Senior Director of Information Technology

Lasko Products, an industry leader in providing and manufacturing home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Sr. Director of IT.

The Senior Director of Information Technology is a key leadership role responsible for enabling Laskos business strategy through scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions. This leader will drive IT strategy across manufacturing operations, supply chain, distribution, and corporate functions, ensuring strong alignment with Laskos growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation goals.

This position plays a critical role in modernizing legacy systems, advancing cloud adoption (Azure), strengthening data and analytics capabilities, and supporting end-to-end business process maturityincluding SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning).

• Develop and execute a multi-year IT roadmap aligned with Laskos business priorities, including manufacturing efficiency, supply chain optimization, and customer experience
• Partner with the ELT and functional leaders to align IT investments with measurable business outcomes
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including legacy system replacement (e.g., shipping/logistics), process automation, and AI enablement
• Establish clear IT governance that reinforces accountability between IT and business process owners

• Ensure technology effectively supports Laskos manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and global supply chain
• Partner with operations, planning, and finance leaders to mature and enable SIOP processes through systems and data
• Drive system integration and visibility across procurement, production, inventory, and fulfillment
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with data, automation, and process standardization

• Own and evolve Laskos enterprise application landscape, with a strong focus on QAD ERP and its integrations
• Lead modernization and optimization of core systems, ensuring scalability and business alignment
• Ensure seamless integrations across platforms (e.g., ERP, BI, collaboration tools, planning systems)
• Partner with business leaders to prioritize enhancements that deliver measurable value

• Lead Laskos transition to and optimization of Azure-based infrastructure and services
• Ensure high availability and performance across plants, distribution centers, and corporate locations
• Establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity program protecting intellectual property, operational systems, and customer data
• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities aligned with manufacturing uptime requirements

• Advance Laskos enterprise data strategy, including governance, data quality, and accessibility
• Expand Power BI and analytics capabilities to enable real-time, >
• Support AI adoption (e.g., Copilot, advanced analytics, automation) in a secure and governed manner
• Enable standardized metrics and reporting to support SIOP, financial performance, and operational KPIs

• Lead IT service delivery across all Lasko locations, ensuring a high level of reliability and user satisfaction
• Implement and mature ITIL-based service management practices
• Drive continuous improvement in help desk performance, system uptime, and user experience
• Establish SLAs and KPIs aligned to business expectations

• Develop and manage the IT budget with a focus on cost efficiency, ROI, and value delivery
• Oversee vendor relationships, including ERP providers, cloud partners, and managed services
• Negotiate contracts and ensure alignment with Laskos long-term technology strategy
• Optimize sourcing strategies to balance internal capabilities and external expertise

• Build and lead a high-performing IT team across applications, infrastructure, and support functions
• Develop leadership bench strength and technical capabilities aligned with Laskos future needs
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Clearly define roles between IT and business teams to reinforce process ownership outside of IT

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Masters preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or consumer products
• Proven experience supporting ERP systems (QAD strongly preferred) and integrated enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing systems, and distribution operations
• Experience leading cloud transformations, particularly within Microsoft Azure
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence executive stakeholders

• Experience with Power BI, data platforms, and analytics transformation
• Familiarity with SIOP processes and supporting systems
• Experience modernizing legacy systems in manufacturing/logistics environments
• Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or Azure-related credentials

• Business process alignment (especially in manufacturing and supply chain)
• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
• Executive communication and ELT engagement
• Data-driven decision making and analytics leadership
• Change leadership and digital transformation
• Strong governance mindset (clear ownership between IT and business)

• Stability and performance of core systems (QAD, integrations, infrastructure)
• Progress against IT and digital transformation roadmap
• Improved SIOP maturity and cross-functional alignment
• Increased adoption and business value from data and analytics
• Reduction in cybersecurity risk and improved compliance posture
• IT service performance (uptime, SLAs, user satisfaction)
• Delivery of key initiatives on time and within budget