Director, IT Business Management

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

The Director, IT Business Management will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing IT business operations, financial governance, portfolio reporting, and cross-functional coordination across the technology organization. This role partners closely with IT and business executives to align technology investments with enterprise priorities, ensure financial transparency, and drive disciplined execution of strategic initiatives. The position leads budgeting, forecasting, capitalized labor management, performance reporting, and executive communications while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and value realization. The Director provides governance, analytics, and business management processes that enable informed decision making and sustainable technology growth. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision and Values.

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and govern enterprise IT strategy activities across all technology functions to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the annual IT budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Oversee IT financial management including expense tracking, cost allocations, chargebacks, and capitalized labor accounting.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting for technology investments and operations.
• Analyze technology project portfolios to evaluate spending, benefits realization, and return on investment.
• Prepare executive-level presentations that translate complex operational and financial data into actionable insights.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders to optimize technology spending and vendor value.
• Establish governance processes supporting IT portfolio management, prioritization, and resource planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline administrative, reporting, and financial workflows.
• Monitor compliance with financial controls, budgeting standards, and organizational policies.
• Lead and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, ERP platforms, and IT portfolio management tools.
• Strong knowledge of IT financial management, budgeting, forecasting, capitalization practices, and cost modeling.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to connect technology initiatives to business outcomes.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational effectiveness, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• High level of conceptual thinking and business acumen.
• Self-motivated with a drive for operational excellence and measurable results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT strategy, IT business management, finance, business operations, or related functions.
• 6+ years of people leadership experience with responsibility for developing and leading professional teams.
• Experience supporting large-scale distribution, retail, logistics, or supply chain organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, capitalized labor tracking, portfolio governance, and executive communications.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CBIP, or similar professional credentials preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer and reviewing information.
• Ability to frequently use computers, monitors, telephones, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally move about office locations and attend meetings.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move materials up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone.