Vice President of Information Technology
SkyWater has partnered with a diversified enterprise to attract and hire a new Vice President of Information Technology. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will serve as the organization’s senior-most IT and security authority, guiding strategy, operations, and innovation across all technical operations in a regulated industry.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of IT at an established, growing organization. If you are energized by leading from the top and building on a strong foundation, we’d like to connect.
Responsibilities
- Provide enterprise-wide leadership as the senior-most IT and cybersecurity executive.
- Develop and execute IT and security strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversee IT and security operations for both corporate and utility business units (~30 team members total).
- Maintain and continuously advance a strong cybersecurity program, ensuring resilience, compliance, and risk management.
- Partner with executive leadership and the board to align technology initiatives with business strategy.
- Drive innovation in areas such as AI adoption, data analytics, and digital transformation.
- Lead by influence across decentralized business units, balancing enterprise strategy with local needs.
- Represent IT and cybersecurity in external, regulatory, and stakeholder interactions.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of professional experience; MBA preferred
- Proven leadership experience in IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology strategy.
- Track record of operating at a senior leadership or executive level (VP, CIO, CISO, or Sr. Director equivalent).
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing multi-disciplinary IT teams.
- Experience aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively at the board and C-suite level.
- Ability to lead within decentralized or matrixed organizations, influencing without direct authority.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and implement emerging technologies to drive business growth.
- Local to Fergus Falls, or ability to work onsite three days per week in addition to some travel
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