VP of Technology

Location: Armada

Do you thrive on leading innovation, turning bold ideas into scalable, secure, high‑impact solutions? Do you see technology not just as tools and systems, but as the engine that drives business growth? Do you believe that the best technology leaders inspire trust, collaboration, and forward thinking? Are you ready to bring your technical vision and leadership to a company where every idea matters?

Our core competencies are in eCommerce and brand development of specialty products for both natural and manufactured water bodies. We serve customers in all of North America and several overseas markets, selling in both B2B and B2C.

We need a Vice President of Technology looking to make an impact and drive change. Do you thrive as part of a strategic management team? If so, then we need you as our VP of Technology.

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Job Description

As our VP of Technology, you’ll be at the center of innovation, driving the systems, strategy, and vision that power our business and elevate every customer’s experience. This is a leadership role where you can make an immediate and lasting impact. You’ll move quickly to assess needs, define innovative solutions, and lead with precision while staying closely connected to your team.

The right person thrives on momentum, takes ownership, and brings an energetic, hands‑on approach that inspires others to do their best work. At TPG, Inc., you’ll join a close‑knit team where collaboration feels like family and delivering top‑quality service to our customers is what drives us every day.

• Lead the strategic design and long‑term architecture of our information systems, software applications, ERP platform, and IT infrastructure, and direct mission‑critical initiatives to ensure company‑wide performance, stability, and scalability.
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies, particularly AI and IoT, by collaborating cross‑departmentally on innovative, connected product concepts that drive business advancement.
• Establish and govern data architecture, integration standards, and business intelligence (BI) systems to ensure accurate, reliable data for decision‑making across the organization.
• Oversee and ensure continuous advancement of risk management, data security, and disaster recovery planning, conducting regular audits and updates.
• Oversee timelines, priorities, and budgets for major IT initiatives, acting as the primary decision maker and communication hub to align internal teams and external vendors.
• Lead IT governance, organizational structure, and team development, ensuring the right roles, skills, and growth pathways are in place to support business strategy.
• Negotiate and manage technology vendor contracts to ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality service delivery.
• Build a culture of service excellence, ensuring a high level of technology‑driven customer experience throughout the organization.

Don’t know much about ponds? That’s ok! You’ll be trained to be proficient in your job. We utilize an interactive combination of hands‑on and visual training to ensure everyone has a complete understanding of TPG, Inc.’s proactive approach to pond management.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you need to have a certain amount of knowledge and skills:

• 4+ years of experience as VP of Information Technology, CIO, or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of the modern tech stack of cloud/SaaS applications.
• In‑depth hands‑on experience with design, development, and implementation of IT systems.
• Solid understanding of data architecture, integrations, and business intelligence systems.
• Understanding of IoT or connected device ecosystems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, and business operations.
• Analytical mind and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Experience overseeing IT support operations, including helpdesk, hardware deployment, and access management.
• Outstanding communication…