VP, IT Strategy and Digital/AI Platforms

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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 a senior leader within the SPX Information Technology team, this role serves as a critical partner to the CIO, Business Relationship Managers, Executive Leadership Team, and other enterprise stakeholders. The position is pivotal in defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy in support of business growth and transformation objectives. Collaborating closely with the CEO and Enterprise Leaders, this leader will work in tandem with the CIO to bridge digital and AI business strategies with innovative technology solutions.

The ideal candidate is a growth-oriented IT leader with a proven track record of designing and executing impactful IT programs that drive measurable business outcomes. They will spearhead the identification, development, and implementation of both near- and long-term strategies for new products, technologies, and services that support enterprise-wide objectives.

This role demands a forward-thinking approach to solution design, with a focus on current and future state architectures, cross-functional impacts, enterprise architecture principles, and emerging technology trends. A strong emphasis will be placed on ensuring compliance with security standards and scalability for long-term success.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to balance strategic vision with executional excellence, offering hands-on engagement while fostering processes that drive results. They should have extensive experience in successfully implementing and sustaining customer facing systems, as well as leading digital transformation and AI initiatives.

This executive will thrive in a multi-site, multi-disciplinary organization, exhibiting strong skills in identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement effective solutions.

Digital/AI Platforms:

• Responsible for the development, scale and delivery of digital/AI technology and modernization initiatives. Build & present business cases for technology investment informed by industry trends, business needs and scalable growth. This includes the implementation of strategic platforms and solutions across applications, data, networking and AI.
• Has primary responsibility for developing and implementing the organization's digital/AI platform strategy and integrating digital/AI technology into business operating environment (e.g., content, channels, processes, and operating models).
• Assesses and identifies emerging developments in digital/AI technology, e-business platforms, digital and mobile products/services, customer behavior and partnerships in line with the organization's digital/AI strategy.
• Facilitates and/or provides necessary education to stakeholders regarding emerging trends and technologies which may be necessary to support the growth objectives of the business.

Enterprise IT Strategy:

• Provide strategic thought leadership and guide initiatives and transformation activities across SPX. Develop comprehensive technology transformation initiatives that are aligned with our strategic plans. Promote the organization's strategic vision and execution.
• Understand business objectives and goals, define the ways in which technology can enable them, establish the business case and translate into a multi-year strategy & project roadmaps that reflect the business priorities.
• Manage & oversee the delivery of projects necessary to execute on the defined strategies. This includes requirements gathering, business case development, technology selection, project management, implementation, end user adoption and governance.
• Provide strategic leadership and creative thinking tied to the analysis of technology trends and the identification of new opportunities to help drive growth strategies.
• Accountable for transformative design, deployment and integrated delivery of strategic business platforms.

IT Administration

• Lead the IT PMO function and the management of the project portfolio.
• Manage and govern technology change through leadership of the Solution Design process. Assist with solution identification, technical architecture, product selection and adoption.

Other:

• • Leverage partnerships and build a network of effective relationships both internally and externally.
  • Undertakes regular and frequent financial reporting to continuously ensure results are meeting or exceeding commitments on all initiatives/projects. Establish internal processes to be able to present the performance and financial analysis to the senior management team on a regular basis.
  • Responsible for organization duties and responsibilities as contained in Items below:

• Maintain a highly qualified and motivated team. Responsible for all mentoring, training and development as well as periodic and annual review.
• Provide leadership in the development of an effective organization and its members.

• Ensure timely and complete feedback provided to all associates, which enables them to improve their overall performance and contribution to the Company.

• Provide leadership which facilitates accomplishment of diversity objectives by ensuring support systems and practices are in place to provide all employees the opportunity to contribute to their full potential by identifying and eliminating the obstacles and barriers which prevent this from occurring.

• In all areas of responsibility, the incumbent is responsible for providing full compliance with the company Code of Conduct, which include ensuring subordinate staff are aware of the relevant company policies and that their responsibilities and actions comply and support these policies.

• In all areas of responsibility which have a direct impact on the health and safety of employees and the environment, assure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that the EH&S Policies and Procedures are fully supported and implemented.

• Responsible for the performance of other tasks related to this position as they are assigned by cognizant management.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of progressive, leadership experience in IT management and 5+ years working with senior level executives. The candidate will have demonstrated success in diversified environments/businesses that involved cross-functional collaboration and influence.

• Strategic Orientation - The successful candidate will have experience in developing strategies and plans that incorporate competitive issues, trends in the industry, and external factors. S/he should understand how to integrate market and competitive trends, organizational state, and other issues into a coherent vision for change and growth, and link this vision into a series of initiatives and priorities that are compelling and logical.

• Results Orientation - The new leader will have demonstrated a track record of enabling profitable growth or significant improvements for a complex business. S/he will have the ability and determination to move initiatives forward, using performance metrics and benchmarks to track progress. S/he will have a demonstrated track record of creating value for customers.

• Cross-functional management, collaboration & Influencing - S/he must be a good listener who uses fact-based persuasion and passion to influence key stakeholders. Gaining the support and involvement of key internal constituencies will be critical to success, as will influencing those important constituencies external to the organization. The successful candidate must therefore have excellent skills at influencing outcomes, and shaping and catalyzing dialogue across and outside the organization. Credibility and integrity are critical attributes to effectively command the respect and trust of key individuals. Must have the ability to know when to influence, when to coordinate, and when to take a more aggressive leadership role.

• Team Leadership - Leading by example and demonstrating high personal energy and influence in every interaction, s/he will have the ability to energize and motivate the organization around the growth vision and direction. S/he will have been successful working with diverse teams in different environments and cultures and be able to point to specific examples where they have developed future leaders.

• Change Leadership - Long term, sustained success in IT transformational programs requires a strong ability in change management evidenced by: experience using measurement and other alternatives as drivers for change; development of a broad system vision to guide incremental approaches to implementation and continuous action at all levels of the organization, creation of an environment for change using guiding principles, philosophies; development and organization of programs and the institutionalization of the processes; a keen awareness of the risks and challenges at each step in the conversion/implementation process, as well as contingency planning, and actions to take in anticipation of next steps; and experience in developing appropriate models of future-state work flows.

• Emotional Intelligence & Sense of Urgency - High levels of self-awareness and ability to recognize needs and concerns of others. Consistently demonstrates high levels of energy, passion, enthusiasm and a can do attitude.

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:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• 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 realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.