Standex International
Information Technology - Applications Director
Standex International, Salem, New Hampshire, us, 03079
Information Technology - Applications Director
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Information Technology - Applications Director
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Standex International .
Standex International
is a global industrial growth company operating through our market‑leading brands in electronics, cutting‑edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next‑generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.
We are seeking a seasoned and versatile
IT Applications Director
to lead and evolve our enterprise applications landscape in alignment with our global digitization and data‑driven transformation strategy. This role will be instrumental in deploying advanced enterprise applications and
AI‑powered solutions
across the business while also helping shape and implement a forward‑looking
enterprise data strategy . The successful candidate will combine deep technical and manufacturing expertise with strong leadership and project execution capabilities. They will work closely with the CIO and senior leadership to translate business needs into scalable IT and data solutions that enhance agility, efficiency, and innovation.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CIO and business executives to define and execute the company's application, AI, and data strategies in support of business growth and digital transformation goals.
AI‑Driven Innovation: Identify and lead the implementation of AI/ML solutions that enhance decision‑making, automate workflows, and improve operational performance across functions such as manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and commercial operations.
Enterprise Applications Oversight: Lead the full lifecycle of business‑critical applications, ensuring seamless integration, functionality, and alignment with user and business requirements.
Data Strategy & Governance: Collaborate with data and analytics teams to define data architecture, governance, and quality standards, ensuring that enterprise systems contribute to a robust, accessible data ecosystem.
Cross‑Functional Integration: Serve as the connective tissue across IT, data, and business domains, ensuring that systems and data platforms are cohesive, interoperable, and value‑generating.
Project Execution: Drive complex, global IT initiatives with clear planning, strong governance, and business alignment—delivering impactful results on time and within budget.
Business Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, translating strategic needs into prioritized IT and data initiatives.
Process Maturity: Enhance internal development and deployment processes, from ideation through production support, to increase agility and scalability.
Technology Architecture: Develop and enforce modern application and data architecture principles, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Team Leadership: Mentor cross‑functional teams and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership.
Travel: Willing and able to travel as needed to global manufacturing sites and business units.
What You Bring
20+ years of progressive IT leadership in manufacturing environments, with demonstrated success in enterprise applications and digital transformation.
Proven experience deploying enterprise solutions in areas such as HR, Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics, Commercial, and internal operations.
Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and platforms, including practical experience delivering production‑grade AI solutions.
Hands‑on experience building or influencing data strategies, including data governance, architecture, integration, and analytics platforms.
Deep knowledge of application architecture, cloud/on‑premise environments, and enterprise systems integration.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to modernize IT delivery practices and lead multifunctional teams through change.
What We Value
Experience with ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), MES, CRM, HCM, and cloud‑based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
Familiarity with data lake/data warehouse architecture and tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
Knowledge of AI tools and platforms such as Power BI AI features, Azure ML, or other machine learning frameworks.
Track record of leading global digital initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Information Technology - Applications Director
role at
Standex International .
Standex International
is a global industrial growth company operating through our market‑leading brands in electronics, cutting‑edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next‑generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.
We are seeking a seasoned and versatile
IT Applications Director
to lead and evolve our enterprise applications landscape in alignment with our global digitization and data‑driven transformation strategy. This role will be instrumental in deploying advanced enterprise applications and
AI‑powered solutions
across the business while also helping shape and implement a forward‑looking
enterprise data strategy . The successful candidate will combine deep technical and manufacturing expertise with strong leadership and project execution capabilities. They will work closely with the CIO and senior leadership to translate business needs into scalable IT and data solutions that enhance agility, efficiency, and innovation.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CIO and business executives to define and execute the company's application, AI, and data strategies in support of business growth and digital transformation goals.
AI‑Driven Innovation: Identify and lead the implementation of AI/ML solutions that enhance decision‑making, automate workflows, and improve operational performance across functions such as manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and commercial operations.
Enterprise Applications Oversight: Lead the full lifecycle of business‑critical applications, ensuring seamless integration, functionality, and alignment with user and business requirements.
Data Strategy & Governance: Collaborate with data and analytics teams to define data architecture, governance, and quality standards, ensuring that enterprise systems contribute to a robust, accessible data ecosystem.
Cross‑Functional Integration: Serve as the connective tissue across IT, data, and business domains, ensuring that systems and data platforms are cohesive, interoperable, and value‑generating.
Project Execution: Drive complex, global IT initiatives with clear planning, strong governance, and business alignment—delivering impactful results on time and within budget.
Business Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, translating strategic needs into prioritized IT and data initiatives.
Process Maturity: Enhance internal development and deployment processes, from ideation through production support, to increase agility and scalability.
Technology Architecture: Develop and enforce modern application and data architecture principles, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Team Leadership: Mentor cross‑functional teams and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership.
Travel: Willing and able to travel as needed to global manufacturing sites and business units.
What You Bring
20+ years of progressive IT leadership in manufacturing environments, with demonstrated success in enterprise applications and digital transformation.
Proven experience deploying enterprise solutions in areas such as HR, Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics, Commercial, and internal operations.
Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and platforms, including practical experience delivering production‑grade AI solutions.
Hands‑on experience building or influencing data strategies, including data governance, architecture, integration, and analytics platforms.
Deep knowledge of application architecture, cloud/on‑premise environments, and enterprise systems integration.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to modernize IT delivery practices and lead multifunctional teams through change.
What We Value
Experience with ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), MES, CRM, HCM, and cloud‑based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
Familiarity with data lake/data warehouse architecture and tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
Knowledge of AI tools and platforms such as Power BI AI features, Azure ML, or other machine learning frameworks.
Track record of leading global digital initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Standex International by 2x.
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