Dir IT - Global Engineering Systems
Overland Park, Kansas (KS), US
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Director, IT – Global Engineering Systems you will support a global engineering organization. The position establishes, plans, and drives standard, roadmap, execution and support for the Global IT Engineering Systems department. The position drives software development and integration and owns application portfolio architecture and support. The position is responsible for leading people in terms of performance management, employee career development, department goals and strategic direction. Success in this position requires a well-rounded individual with strong communication skills, strategic and run the business mindset, strong financial acumen, ability to effectively analyze department and business needs, establish priorities, business values, execute feasibility studies, system design, and implementation of assigned IT projects. Additional responsibilities include global budget management, Business Relationship and Vendor Management.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Leads engineering systems standards and roadmap development. Researches and proposes innovative technology and processes to support engineering and other related functions
- Identifies and leads engineering portfolio ensuring realistic and aligned business outcome delivery
- Collaborates across IT, business functions and outside providers to ensure system architectures are aligned with both business and IT strategies
- Creates and delivers executive level presentations that clearly articulate the value to business
- Provides leadership, supervision, coaching and mentoring to direct team and other IT partners
- Plans and gathers project requirements, manages actual project costs and benefit realization
- Organizes and delivers support to all engineering systems related projects and provides process and technical expertise
- Contributes to planning and maintenance of annual budgets and tactical plans
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- 10+ years of IT experience
- Proficiency in engineering systems, including PLM, CAD, product configurators design and integration
- Experience with ERP and Commercial solutions and its integration with Engineering Systems
- Thorough Knowledge of application development, Web and mobile development beneficial
- Experience with solution delivery and SDLC practices including waterfall and agile methods
- Advanced understanding of data principles, architecture and infrastructure
- Advanced financial acumen, Vendor management and negotiation skills
- Familiarity with business operations and processes, with deep understanding of business vision and strategy
- Understanding of all key processes and integration points within the IT department (infrastructure, architecture, applications, security, etc.)
- Experience leading IT teams, including hiring, development, management, and retention
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- MBA or MS Computer Information Systems a plus
- Project Management certification a plus
- Global experience
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in IT or an IT-related field
Travel & Working Environment
- Global travel required
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.