At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT initiatives across North America, driving tech evolution and team performance.
- Company: Join Wipro, a global leader in hydraulics and engineering.
- Benefits: Flexible work location, group insurance, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Travel opportunities across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while collaborating on innovative projects across borders.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in IT with leadership experience; bilingual in French and English is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Join Wipro, a multinational company recognized across various industries worldwide. Mailhot Industries, a leader in the manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders, is now part of the WIN (Wipro Infrastructure Engineering) division of the Wipro Group, a rapidly growing global business unit.
We are currently seeking an IT Director for our Wipro Hydraulics North America division. We are looking for a strategic, engaging, and solution-oriented leader capable of managing multisite environments, stabilizing critical systems, and driving the evolution of technological operations with efficiency and vision. The IT Director will lead all IT teams and initiatives for Wipro Hydraulics locations across North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico). This position reports directly to the Global IT Head for Wipro Hydraulics and acts as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, ensuring that operations, projects, and IT support are aligned with organizational goals and business needs.
The role includes managing both dedicated and shared IT resources, overseeing service providers, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize technology adoption and support.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all IT initiatives for the Hydraulics divisions across North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Strategically engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into IT solutions.
- Manage and develop IT teams and resources to ensure optimal performance and alignment with business goals.
- Oversee outsourced service providers, ensuring service quality and compliance with contracts.
- Lead IT operations, including account creation, hardware setup, software support, and technical troubleshooting.
- Champion technology adoption, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure seamless integration and communication.
- Maintain and optimize IT infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability.
- Monitor and manage IT budgets, sourcing, and procurement for all locations.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Own regional cybersecurity resilience, including incident response and remediation.
- Ensure reliable plant IT infrastructure, shop floor systems, and connectivity.
Qualifications:
- Availability to travel across our different North American sites (United States, Canada, and Mexico).
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Over 15 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience managing multi-location IT operations, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity issues.
- Proven ability to manage outsourced service providers and internal IT teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a matrixed, global organization and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with ERP solutions such as S/4HANA, SAP ECC, Epicor, etc. (an asset).
- Functional proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.
Work Schedule: Day shift (weekdays)
Department: Information Technology
Salary: To be discussed
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location & Travel: Based in North America, with travel required to Hydraulics sites in the US, Canada, and Mexico as needed.
IT Director in Winnipeg employer: Industries Mailhot Inc.
Wipro Hydraulics offers an exceptional work environment that prioritizes individual contributions and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. With opportunities for travel across North America, flexible work locations, and a commitment to employee growth through stimulating projects, Wipro is dedicated to ensuring that its team members can make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers in a supportive and dynamic setting. Join us to be part of a company that values integrity, customer success, and global responsibility.
