VP, Information Technology - Kate Farms

ABOUT KATE FARMS

Kate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That’s why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition. 

Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is at the core of Kate Farms’ values. We are an equal-opportunity employer and fully focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Vice President of Information Technology will bring vision and innovation to Kate Farms and lead our IT department, responsible for developing and implementing technology strategies that support the company's goals and objectives to ensure best-in-class technology operations. We are looking for a leader who can build a strategic vision for the future of IT at Kate Farms, and who is willing to deeply engage across the enterprise to bring that vision to life, leaning on experiences scaling and maturing IT in high-growth organizations. Must have a deep understanding of Information Technology trends, specifically related to building and capitalizing on data assets across the enterprise while using technology to enable scale across the enterprise.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

o   Strategic Planning & Governance

o   Provide vision, leadership, strategies, and solutions on all enterprise-wide IT issues.

o   Develop and execute the company's Information Technology strategic plan, aligned with our long-term company strategy.

• Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on IT investments.

o   Data Architecture & Management

o   Design and manage the future of our data environment with scalability, to help build data assets across the enterprise (commercial, operations, finance) that create differentiated value for Kate Farms.

o   Provide leadership in using this data through analytics and democratizing data through analytics platforms, in partnership with our Commercial Operations & Insights team.

o   AI & Emerging Technologies

o   Pilot and implement AI/ML technologies to increase sales and marketing effectiveness, and to support more individualized customer engagement.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

o   Implement AI to create process efficiencies across Finance and Operations.

• Technology Architecture
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure (e.g., Azure, CRM, ERP, Shopify), and build integration strategies, including EDI, to ensure seamless communications between systems / platforms.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify and implement technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and align with our technology architecture.
• IT Operations & Infrastructure
• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including system admin, network management, hardware, reliability, and security of IT systems / services that enable a distributed workforce and two corporate office locations.
• Manage a helpdesk model that delivers internal support consistent with our company culture and brand pillars.
• Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals and support diverse hiring and related initiatives to meet company goals.
• Manage the IT budget and relationships with external vendors and partners.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Ensure data security and privacy across the organization and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

• Is a visionary leader who effectively communicates and aligns IT initiatives with the company's goals.
• Has led companies through a growth / scale journey while driving IT maturity.
• Is excited about and willing to roll up their sleeves and drive implementation.
• Shows a passion for technology and innovation, including AI/ML.
• Is adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to communicate technical concepts to staff, develop programs, and internal communications.
• Has excellent leadership and management skills to build and motivate a high-performing IT team.
• Supports diverse hiring and related initiatives to meet company goals.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology in increasingly senior leadership roles.
• Experience within a regulated industry with similar operating models (e.g., medical nutrition, biopharma, consumer goods, nutrition)
• Solid understanding of and experience with data architecture, management, IT governance and compliance.
• A proven track record of successfully driving IT initiatives and projects at increasingly senior levels of the organization.
• Strong business process knowledge, with deep experience across one or more of the following (commercial, operations, finance).
• Excellent knowledge of cloud-based technologies and infrastructure.
• A strong commitment to company mission and values.
• Ability to work independently, strategically and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP are a plus.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·        Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds.

·        While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.

·        Possess the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position will work in a home/office environment with occasional trips to the corporate office or other meeting locations.  Requires 10% travel.

It is Kate Farms policy that any position that requires regular interaction with healthcare professionals require that, if hired, you be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation due to sincerely held religious beliefs, medical needs, or other reasons protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component that together comprise the On-Target-Earnings (OTE). Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of equity.

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest salary range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.  All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.

$206,301- $260,000 USD

For full-time salaried or hourly workers, our total rewards package also include the option to enroll in a company-matched 401k plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.  Employees will also receive a generous  PTO benefit with a starting accrual of 15 days per year (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure),  two weeks of paid “Refresh” leave, 80 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.  Kate Farms offers a range of other benefits offered with an emphasis on employee well-being such as paid disability leave, paid parental / pregnancy leave, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Kate Farms cares well for its employees, and it shows through the provision of standout benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, 401k Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Remote Work options, and many more outstanding company perks.