Job Title: VP of IT - Strategic Digital Platforms
Job Description:
Location: Billerica, Boston Massachusetts
Reports to: Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIO)
Job Summary:
The Vice President of IT - Strategic Digital Platforms will lead the Entegris Digital Innovation Platform (EDIP) by developing, integrating, and optimizing advanced digital platforms to accelerate the speed of experimentation and science. This role emphasizes leveraging AI, generative AI, hyperscaler technologies, engineering technologies, and PLM platforms to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. The EDIP platform will enable our research and development teams globally to collaborate on building new technology and solutions in collaboration with our customers. The VP will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the strategy of EDIP aligns with business Strategic Long Range Planning (SLRP) objectives and deliver maximum value for our business and our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for digital platforms focusing on AI, generative AI, hyperscaler technologies, engineering technologies, and PLM platforms.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
- Create and implement a roadmap for the development, integration, and optimization of digital platforms.
- Hyperscaler Technologies:
- Collaborate with the Infrastructure and operations team to lead the deployment and management of hyperscaler solutions (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, IBM, etc.) to ensure scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
- Optimize the use of hyperscaler services, including compute, storage, databases, and networking, to support digital platform initiatives.
- Ensure robust security, compliance, and governance practices are in place for hyperscaler environments.
- AI and Generative AI Integration:
- Oversee the integration of AI and generative AI technologies into digital platforms to enhance business capabilities.
- Drive the adoption of AI-driven solutions to improve decision-making, automate processes, and deliver personalized customer experiences.
- Engineering Technologies:
- Integrate and manage advanced engineering technologies to enhance product development.
- Implement digital twin and IoT technologies to improve operational efficiency and product lifecycle management.
- PLM Platforms:
- Oversee the implementation and optimization of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms to streamline product development and management processes.
- Software Engineering and Application Development:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of custom software applications that will model and automate the R&D processes over the EDIP.
- Implement agile and DevOps methodologies to enhance software development processes and improve time-to-market.
- Team Leadership:
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of IT professionals specializing in digital platforms.
- Project Management:
- Oversee the planning, execution, and management of digital platform projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards.
- Operational Excellence:
- Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of digital platforms through best practices in architecture, development, and operations.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Partner with senior leadership, business units, and external vendors to understand platform needs and priorities.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's degree in Science/Technology field is highly preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on digital platforms.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation projects.
Skills:
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of AI, generative AI, hyperscaler technologies, and PLM platforms.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Vision
- Leadership and Team Building
- AI and Generative AI Expertise
- Hyperscaler Technology Proficiency
- Engineering Technology Integration
- PLM Platform Management
- Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder Management
Additional Information:
- Travel requirements: ~ 30%
At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences.
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