VP Information Technology

Position Overview

The Vice President Information Technology (IT) is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to ensure the Company meets its business objectives. This role defines the organization’s technology vision, safeguards information and data integrity, and motivates a high-performance team dedicated to delivering technology solutions for diverse client groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Functional Responsibilities:
  • Oversees, directs, and manages activities and the leadership team's performance in areas of responsibility.
  • Drives and models company culture, holding self, peers, and direct reports accountable for constructive behavior.
  • Communicates the company's vision and mission; develops and implements strategies to guide business direction.
  • Identifies and analyzes competitive landscapes, expansion opportunities, regulatory changes, and best practices.
  • Owns the development of the budget and conducts financial planning and analysis to align with strategic goals.
  • Directs resource optimization and collaborates with cross-functional leaders to remove obstacles.
  • Drives strategic alignment, guides the leadership team, and develops staffing plans to attract and retain top talent.
  • Promotes a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
  • Leads change initiatives and prepares the company for success in a continually evolving environment.
  • Fosters creative thinking, flexibility, and innovation.
  • Ensures employee issues are addressed in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Maintains compliance and consistent application of company policies across the organization.
  • Inspires, guides, and develops direct reports while mentoring successors.
• Essential Duties:
  • Provide thought-leadership and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that supports the Company’s strategic goals.
  • Establish and manage a high-performing team to ensure continuous systems and user support.
  • Partner with management to improve operations through product development, data integrity, and technical innovation.
  • Anticipate and communicate major technological changes with clear business case justifications.
  • Establish and lead IT governance to enforce technical standards, policies, and procedures for security and compliance.
  • Promote organizational change management to optimize business value through technical advancements.
  • Analyze current technology infrastructure and align it with strategic business plans.
  • Ensure IT operations comply with Federal, State, and local laws and maintain robust cybersecurity practices.
  • Collaborate with functional leaders and C-level executives to create and execute strategic plans.
  • Control and manage IT spend through strategic vendor relationships and external resources.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Non-Essential Duties:
  • Supervise and manage the IT team's performance including coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
  • Recommend and lead projects to enhance IT function and operational improvement.
  • Demonstrate flexibility by taking on additional responsibilities and ad hoc projects as needed.
  • Build strong interdepartmental relationships to implement solutions addressing company issues.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 15 years in Information Technology leadership roles (such as senior IT Director, Vice President IT, or CIO), ideally within large ERP platform enterprises in the consumer products or beverage industry.
• BS in Computer Science or Business is required; MBA is preferred.
• Strong expertise in ERP, manufacturing and distribution environments including SAP, Windows network operating systems, client/server architectures, programming, and database technologies.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performance teams and to work effectively across multiple divisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills with a demonstrated hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Willingness to travel as needed and split time between the Napa and Manteca offices.
• Commitment to high moral standards, continuous improvement, safety, and a constructive company culture.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $204,000.00 to $306,000.00 (Exempt position – actual placement contingent on qualifications, education, experience, internal equity, and market data).
• Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• As a Delicato Employee, you are not required to inform your current manager about your candidacy; confidentiality is maintained during the interview process.
• Management retains the discretion to add or change duties at any time.