Manager, Information Technology - TPI Composites, Inc

IT Manager, Digital Transformation - Supply Chain Operations

Role: IT SC/Operations Mgr, Digital Transformation 
Reports to: IT Sr. Director, Enterprise Digital Transformation
Team Size: 10-15 internal, 10+ external
Location: Remote (Arizona preferred)

Job Description

TPI Composites is looking for an IT Manager, Enterprise Digital Transformation to lead our growing portfolio of Supply Chain (SC) and Manufacturing Operations (Ops) application systems and to provide leadership in project management, gathering requirements, design, configuration, testing and support of strategic projects, enhancements, integrations and relevant production support.  
This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining a business/IT project plan that supports the Company's strategic plan and long-term goals through the deployment and enhancements of SC and Ops IT business applications while aligning critical business processes to global standards.  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing the Enterprise Solution Roadmaps for SC and Ops business functions.   This includes a focus on business benefits by digitizing key business processes to reduce the functional cost to serve for each organization
• Advocate and utilize the application system development lifecycle (SDLC) – including application support, enhancement, and deployment activities
• Lead a team of global IT analysts, subject matter experts, and technical resources in the design, development, and validation of enterprise application solutions
• Proactively analyze business processes; elicit, analyze, and document business requirements; identify alternative solutions, assesses feasibility and make recommendations typically seeking to exploit and leverage new or existing IT technology components
• Develop productive relationships with business leaders across the organization to influence how applications can enable new sources of value
• Manage a global IT organization, developing their skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the organization, as well as building on existing recruiting capabilities to address new needs and skills gaps
• Prioritize work efforts on projects including scheduling, assignment of work, review of project efforts and status. Help develop the project scope, estimates project cost, and efforts needed of customers across the organization
• Participate in the development and adoption of standards, policies, and best practices within ERP and across business lines – including the alignment of global business processes to system standards
• Manage relationships with major vendors and service providers to ensure they cost-effectively meet the needs of the organization
• Champion change and innovation. Stimulate creativity, innovation and open to new ideas
• Ensure all required controls are in place and monitor for compliance.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive and relevant IT leadership practice
• 7+ years leadership experience with ERP software in a SC and Ops environment
• Significant exposure to relevant SC and Ops enterprise software applications, including ERP (Oracle EBS preferred), MES, WMS and Data Analysis tools
• Demonstrated program management skills, including global deployments in SC and Ops business functions
• Previous demonstrated success with providing global ERP deployments and solution oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate information security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Proven track record and experience in supporting the adoption of global processes and systems 
• Excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives
• Degree in a technology-related field, or equivalent work- or education-related experience
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity.