VP, Information Technology

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