VP of Information Technology

***local candidates only please***

Vice President of Technology

Location: Napa Valley, California (5 days onsite)

Position Overview

Seeking a Vice President of Technology to lead IT strategy, enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology-driven business transformation. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, this individual will develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with the company’s business objectives.

A key priority is leading an enterprise-wide ERP implementation currently underway, from program oversight through go-live, stabilization, and adoption. The VP will also strengthen data and analytics capabilities, identify opportunities for automation and AI, and ensure technology systems and processes can support continued business growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic planning and direct involvement in major technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy and Roadmap

• Develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business priorities, growth objectives, and operational needs.
• Evaluate technology investments, develop business cases, and establish measurable outcomes and return on investment.
• Assess emerging technologies, including AI, automation, cloud platforms, data, and manufacturing technology, and determine where they can deliver practical business value.
• Build and develop the IT organization to support current operations and future growth.

ERP and Enterprise Transformation

• Lead the enterprise ERP implementation through design, testing, go-live, and stabilization.
• Manage ERP governance, project risks, scope, schedule, budget, and system integrator performance.
• Oversee data integrity, change management, user training, and adoption to support a successful implementation.
• Partner with business leaders and the PMO to prioritize and deliver enterprise-wide technology initiatives.

IT Operations, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity

• Oversee enterprise applications, infrastructure, IT service delivery, and plant and manufacturing systems.
• Establish scalable IT processes, operating models, and enterprise architecture.
• Own cybersecurity across IT and operational technology (OT) environments, including security policies, incident response, disaster recovery, and employee awareness.
• Ensure systems meet applicable requirements for data privacy, financial controls, food safety traceability, and customer compliance.

Data, Analytics, Automation, and AI

• Develop data and analytics capabilities that improve reporting, operational visibility, and business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and reduce manual work.
• Establish a practical, well-governed approach to AI adoption, with clear priorities and measurable business outcomes.
• Improve integration and data sharing across business systems and departments.

Business Partnership and Financial Management

• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, R&D, Quality, and People Operations to identify business needs and implement technology solutions.
• Support retailer and customer technology requirements, including EDI, portals, compliance, and data sharing.
• Manage IT operating and capital budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, and external technology partners.
• Communicate technology strategy, investment needs, risks, and progress to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years leading an IT function as a VP, Head of IT, or equivalent.
• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage, manufacturing, agriculture, or a similar operational environment.
• Proven experience developing and executing a technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Experience leading at least one full-cycle ERP implementation through go-live and stabilization, including system integrators and change management.
• End-to-end cybersecurity leadership experience, including operational technology or plant environments.
• Experience building data and analytics capabilities and applying automation or AI to business problems.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA.
• Experience in a privately held or family-owned company with approximately $150M+ in revenue.
• Five or more years of experience with ERP systems relevant to CPG or food and beverage manufacturing.
• Familiarity with retailer EDI, trade promotion management, demand planning tools, FSMA 204 traceability, or food safety systems.