Odyssey Information Services

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Vice President of Business Unit IT Location: Denver or Dayton area preferred ROAD WARRIOR NEEDED - Travel Heavy: Up to 75% in Year 1 Compensation: Base around $200Ks + 20 25% bonus + long-term equity value (GPUs) About the Role A global manufacturing leader in the aerospace sector is seeking a Vice President of Business Unit IT to lead technology strategy and execution across multiple sites. Reporting to the CIO, this VP will drive business-aligned IT strategy within a decentralized environment, serving as the primary IT leader for multiple business units across the U.S. This role is ideal for a low-ego, high-capability IT executive who thrives in matrixed environments and knows how to balance autonomy with corporate alignment. You ll be empowered to lead strategy, oversee infrastructure, and manage complex initiatives - all while building strong partnerships with Group Presidents and corporate IT. Locations Covered (Preferred Residence in Bold Areas) • Denver area (CO) • Dayton area (OH) • Oklahoma • Washington • California • Florida • Canada What You ll Do • Lead all IT functions within your assigned business units • Translate corporate IT standards into actionable business unit plans • Partner with leadership to align IT priorities with business objectives • Manage decentralized IT teams, budgets, applications, infrastructure, and vendors • Ensure cybersecurity compliance and risk management • Drive performance metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement What You Bring • Bachelor s degree required; Master s preferred • 10+ years in IT leadership with 5+ years in decentralized environments • Experience in manufacturing required; aerospace a strong plus • Skilled in IT governance, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems integration • Comfortable in a mid-sized company (~2,000 employees) environment ideally with both private equity and public company exposure • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across functions and levels Keys to Success • Technically credible and operationally strong you don t need to run every decision by corporate • Collaborative leadership style with low ego • Ability to build trust with both the CIO and the Group Presidents • Thrives in a hands-on role with frequent travel and visibility Why This Role • Executive-level impact across multiple business units • Strong leadership support and clarity of mission • Growth-oriented culture with long-term equity upside (GPUs) • Unique opportunity to shape IT strategy in a decentralized enterprise