Director, Information Systems

In addition to serving as the IT leader for the division, the Director, Information Systems will also provide enterprise IT leadership at the Ametek corporate level, working closely with the corporate CIO on initiatives affecting IT across all divisions. This includes providing leadership and participation in future acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of business systems and information technology in the division.
• Work with the division management team to develop and execute strategy including identifying the appropriate use of IT to improve the capabilities and performance of the division.
• Ensure a stable and efficient business system and communications environment.
• Lead the IT due diligence activities for acquisitions. Make significant contributions to work in the area of investigation of potential acquisitions and lead post acquisition integration execution and delivery.
• Develop and maintain a high performing Business Systems, Information Technology Team.
• Contribute to the development of corporate standards and Policies related to IT and Business Systems.
• Provide thought leadership around the application of Sarbanes Oxley compliance standards.
• Ensure the division is adhering to all corporate information security standards and policies.
• Provide business analytics in support of the business growth strategies
• Manage 4 direct reports and ensure group synergy and cross functional capability
• Oversight of 4 different ERP systems
• Travel required to 4 different ERP locations (~ 20%)

• Ten years of proven IT leadership, including global experience in an engineering-centric, product development and delivery organization. This includes a successful IT business leader who understands and leads technology’s application for driving real business value. This experience should also include a proven track record of exceptional IT build, deliver, and support experience.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline, ideally computer science or engineering, or related discipline with an IT focus. An advanced degree or MBA is a decided plus.
• Strong business and financial acumen. Experiencing working for a publicly traded company continuously pressured to lower costs while improving performance. Solid understanding of how businesses operate to ensure candidates can carry on conversations with all functions of the enterprise
• Understanding of and skill in developing executable strategic plans.
• Demonstrated skill and success in managing an organization including budgeting, hiring, developing and positioning resources in support of the function.
• Excellent communication skills and critical thinking skills.
• Experience evaluating, conducting due diligence on, and integrating acquisitions is highly desirable.
• Experience in a Six Sigma / LEAN Manufacturing environment where these tools were applied to the “office” environment is preferred.
• Ability to predict, recognize and manage cultural and technological changes within the organization and the corresponding transitions required. It is essential the applicant understand technology direction and trends and their strategic business impact.