WIT Recruiting · 1 week ago
IT Director, Finance & Procurement - Global Leader in Healthcare Innovation
Waukegan, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expWIT Recruiting is a company that provides services for contract staffing and permanent placement. They are seeking a Director of Corporate Functions IT to lead technology strategy and delivery for global Finance and Procurement functions, overseeing a large-scale portfolio and managing a team to enhance efficiency and business value.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop and execute 3–5 year strategic roadmaps for Finance and Procurement technology, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and securing necessary budgets
Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate current capabilities and design a path to achieve best-in-class performance
Build business cases and ROI models for projects, preparing formal funding requests and managing financial estimates and reporting
Oversee capacity planning and staffing to support ongoing projects while anticipating future needs across the domain
Partner with strategic vendors and sourcing teams, reviewing and approving infrastructure and software-related costs, and monitoring execution against time, quality, and cost targets
Serve as the primary escalation point for delivery and relationship management within Finance and Procurement IT
Guide communication and collaboration across business units, IT divisions, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems
Evaluate performance against KPIs, implement process improvements, and ensure effective governance across all initiatives
Provide executive-level reporting on strategic initiatives, technology investments, and project progress
Modernize financial and procurement systems by identifying improvement areas, introducing cloud solutions, and leveraging automation to drive efficiency and scalability
Lead, coach, and mentor a diverse team of managers and specialists, building a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Engage stakeholders at all levels, influencing decision-making and gaining support for strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
12+ years of IT leadership experience in large or mid-sized multinational organizations, preferably in healthcare or other highly regulated industries
Proven track record in defining IT strategy, driving business alignment, and delivering enterprise-level solutions
Strong background in Finance systems; Procurement experience preferred
Executive presence with excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Experience leading both direct teams and cross-functional project groups
Deep knowledge of IT governance, program management, and organizational design
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in business or technology
Strong vendor management experience with global sourcing strategies
Certification in project or program management (e.g., PMP, PgMP)
Broad knowledge of emerging technologies, enterprise platforms, and digital transformation trends
Proven ability to collaborate across cultures and disciplines to deliver global solutions
Company
WIT Recruiting
WIT Recruiting provides services for contract staffing, permanent placement, dedicated recruitment (RPO), payrolling, and customized recruiting events.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase