VP – Application Delivery

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
15+ years of IT experience, encompassing strategy and financial management across various domains such as sales, business management, supply chain, and demand planning; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 7+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development
Understanding of business processes as well as process controls and risks and an understanding on how this relates to the IT environment and audit procedures
Experience with IT Planning, Strategy, Financial Management, Procurement and Contract processes
Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure and architecture of computer systems
Exposure to a variety of platforms such as operating systems, networks, databases, and ERP systems
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP and JD Edwards

Maintain an IT applications inventory and determine future roadmaps for systems
Oversee the implementation, integration, and optimization of enterprise applications to support business operations
Lead business partnerships to find operational efficiencies using existing technology platforms (mainly SAP)
Partner with the SVP, IT and the business on developing a long-term strategy for SAP upgrade paths and roadmaps
Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance business processes and customer experiences
Lead IT financial planning, budgeting, and administration with the SVP, IT and leadership team
Establish and manage annual capital and operating expense budgets, coordinating monthly updates and reviews
Ensure transparency in IT financials by providing a clear view of the total cost of ownership
Develop and manage strategic vendor relationships with external vendors and measure their health to ensure contractual compliance
Oversight of the managed services teams to ensure optimal value realization
Work closely with other departments to ensure IT initiatives support and enhance business operations
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of IT initiatives
Direct IT compliance team to perform risk evaluation and compliance management
Sets an exceedingly high standard for conduct and drives a positive employee experience through leadership through employee development, mentoring and coaching

Solid analytical skills, experience solving practical issues and engaging cross functional teams of multiple process partners to gain consensus
Outstanding communication skills for interacting with executive teams and stakeholders
Strong leadership and management skills that align with the Smithfield culture
Specific skills include facilitating change, driving operational excellence, and striving for continuous improvement