A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
Director of Information Technology
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Dubuque, Iowa, United States, 52001
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Company Overview A.Y. McDonald Industries is a family of companies that includes A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Cambridge Brass, Chicago Fittings Corporation, McDonald Plastic Molding, Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. and JCM Industries. Each subsidiary works to take care of the customer – our boss. To be a member of A.Y. McDonald Industries means you thrive in a fast paced, innovative, and ever‑changing atmosphere.
Job Details We are seeking a Director of IT responsible for strategic, policy, and long‑term operational decisions that set the overall direction for the IT departments at each of the A.Y. McDonald Industries subsidiaries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide an articulation of the future vision of A.Y. McDonald Industries and determine what is needed to accomplish that vision.
Provide an industry‑level strategic focus and create and implement a vision of one IT area.
Develop greater delegation skills and encourage decision making at the appropriate level.
Develop current staff through training and coaching to drive higher levels of performance.
Build a succession plan within the IT department.
Develop an HR strategy for the IT department that identifies the quantity and quality of people required to achieve future business objectives, including recruiting and development strategies.
Provide creative recommendations for innovations and breakthroughs that present opportunities for performance gains.
Encourage cross‑subsidiary collaboration, creativity and performance to deliver on a common goal.
Develop, manage and implement the company’s strategic IT roadmap aligned with the business strategy.
Implement best practices for information technology including policies, procedures, methodologies, standards and documentation requirements.
Direct implementation and execution of new or upgraded information systems via well‑defined plans, procedures, deadlines and accountability.
Partner with other department leaders to advise on technology and provide status of IT projects.
Manage, develop a strategy and maintain best‑in‑class IT infrastructure.
Provide technology perspective on new and ongoing company initiatives.
Oversee all IT‑related purchasing and budget usage.
Stay abreast of market and IT sector conditions; advise senior management of potential opportunities and threats.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and board members to facilitate a work environment that allows quick advantage of opportunities and faster resolution of issues.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field plus ten years of managerial experience in IT. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format; effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Compensation and Benefits Excellent compensation and benefits provided. Pre‑employment background check and 6‑panel (no THC) drug screen required.
Legal Statement A.Y. McDonald Industries is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Metadata
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Utilities
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Director of Information Technology
role at
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
Company Overview A.Y. McDonald Industries is a family of companies that includes A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Cambridge Brass, Chicago Fittings Corporation, McDonald Plastic Molding, Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. and JCM Industries. Each subsidiary works to take care of the customer – our boss. To be a member of A.Y. McDonald Industries means you thrive in a fast paced, innovative, and ever‑changing atmosphere.
Job Details We are seeking a Director of IT responsible for strategic, policy, and long‑term operational decisions that set the overall direction for the IT departments at each of the A.Y. McDonald Industries subsidiaries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide an articulation of the future vision of A.Y. McDonald Industries and determine what is needed to accomplish that vision.
Provide an industry‑level strategic focus and create and implement a vision of one IT area.
Develop greater delegation skills and encourage decision making at the appropriate level.
Develop current staff through training and coaching to drive higher levels of performance.
Build a succession plan within the IT department.
Develop an HR strategy for the IT department that identifies the quantity and quality of people required to achieve future business objectives, including recruiting and development strategies.
Provide creative recommendations for innovations and breakthroughs that present opportunities for performance gains.
Encourage cross‑subsidiary collaboration, creativity and performance to deliver on a common goal.
Develop, manage and implement the company’s strategic IT roadmap aligned with the business strategy.
Implement best practices for information technology including policies, procedures, methodologies, standards and documentation requirements.
Direct implementation and execution of new or upgraded information systems via well‑defined plans, procedures, deadlines and accountability.
Partner with other department leaders to advise on technology and provide status of IT projects.
Manage, develop a strategy and maintain best‑in‑class IT infrastructure.
Provide technology perspective on new and ongoing company initiatives.
Oversee all IT‑related purchasing and budget usage.
Stay abreast of market and IT sector conditions; advise senior management of potential opportunities and threats.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and board members to facilitate a work environment that allows quick advantage of opportunities and faster resolution of issues.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field plus ten years of managerial experience in IT. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format; effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Compensation and Benefits Excellent compensation and benefits provided. Pre‑employment background check and 6‑panel (no THC) drug screen required.
Legal Statement A.Y. McDonald Industries is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Metadata
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Utilities
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