Life-Science Innovations has a full-time opportunity for
a Director of Information Technology to join their team
on-site in Willmar, MN. The Director of Information Technology provides strategic leadership and oversight of technology operations, cybersecurity, business systems, infrastructure, and IT services across Life-Science Innovations and its affiliate companies. This role partners with senior leadership to align technology strategies with business goals, drive operational efficiency, manage risk, and support organizational growth. Key responsibilities include developing long-term technology plans, leading IT teams and strategic partners, and ensuring secure, reliable, and effective technology solutions.
This is an on-site position.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Develop and execute a multi-year technology strategy aligned with organizational goals, business priorities, and future growth.
- Partner with senior leadership and affiliate companies to identify technology needs, prioritize investments, and drive business improvements.
- Provide strategic oversight of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cloud services, networks, and service delivery to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
- Lead enterprise cybersecurity, data protection, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
- Oversee business applications, data management, analytics, artificial intelligence, and automation to improve productivity and operational performance.
- Lead technology planning and integration efforts for acquisitions, ensuring alignment with enterprise systems and security standards.
- Develop and manage IT operating and capital budgets, technology investments, vendor relationships, and strategic partnerships.
- Establish technology policies, performance standards, and governance practices to ensure compliance, security, and operational effectiveness.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Drive technology transformation and communicate strategic initiatives, performance, and risks to senior leadership.
The ideal candidate will have the following educational and experience background:Leadership Competencies- Strong strategic thinking, sound judgment, and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to align business needs with secure, scalable, and effective technology solutions.
- Proven leadership, organizational, financial, and vendor-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Knowledge- Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, data management, and IT service delivery.
- Strong understanding of technology budgeting, business operations, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, analytics, and business continuity planning.
- Understanding of technology needs within agriculture, manufacturing, life sciences, and shared-service environments.
Experience- Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years leading managers or multidisciplinary technology teams.
- Proven success developing and executing enterprise technology strategies and long-term roadmaps.
- Experience overseeing IT infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, budgets, and vendor relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technology teams, drive organizational change, and implement enterprise-wide technology improvements.
- Experience communicating technology strategies, investments, performance, and risks to senior leadership.
- Experience supporting multiple business units, locations, or affiliated organizations preferred.
Education and Credentials- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, ITIL, or PMP, are preferred but do not substitute for demonstrated leadership results.
Measures of Success- Successful execution of the technology roadmap and key strategic initiatives.
- Reliable IT services, strong system performance, and high user satisfaction.
- Effective cybersecurity risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
- Responsible budget management, vendor performance, and measurable value from technology investments.
- Strong team engagement, employee development, and succession planning.
Pay: $154,320 - $192,900/Year
Benefits at LSI: We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.
To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:Meagan Hartje | Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]
(320) 222-9779
