VP of Technology
Location: Armada, MI
We are partnering with a market-leading North American manufacturer and eCommerce brand to identify a Vice President of Technology. This executive role will lead the company’s technology vision, systems, and execution for a growth-oriented organization with a lean, high-impact IT team.
This is a hands-on, player-coach leadership opportunity for a technology executive who views systems as a core business driver and enjoys personally designing, implementing, and improving technology alongside a small team. This role is not purely strategic or oversight-focused.
The Role
The Vice President of Technology will be responsible for the hands-on design, execution, and ongoing evolution of the company’s technology ecosystem, including enterprise systems, data platforms, infrastructure, and security. As a key member of the leadership team, you will align technology initiatives with business objectives while remaining closely involved in day-to-day execution and problem-solving.
Expect to spend a meaningful portion of your time directly involved in technical work and operational problem-solving.
Success in this role requires comfort operating at both the strategic and technical levels — setting direction while staying directly engaged in the work.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute technology strategy across ERP, applications, infrastructure, and security, with direct personal involvement in system design and implementation
Serve as a hands-on technical leader and escalation point for complex technology challenges
Evaluate, implement, and optimize emerging technologies (including AI and IoT) in partnership with cross-functional teams
Design and maintain data architecture, integrations, and business intelligence to support operational and executive decision-making
Personally oversee cybersecurity posture, risk management, and disaster recovery planning
Lead major technology initiatives end-to-end, including hands-on vendor selection, configuration, and optimization
Operate in a player-coach model, contributing directly while mentoring and developing a small IT team
Ensure reliable, scalable, and customer-focused technology operations across manufacturing, eCommerce, and corporate functions
Qualifications
4+ years in a senior technology leadership role such as Vice President of Technology, Vice President of IT, Director of Technology, Director of IT, Head of IT, or equivalent, preferably in a mid-market or growth-stage environment
Demonstrated hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise systems
Strong experience with modern cloud and SaaS-based technology stacks
Solid understanding of data architecture, integrations, and BI platforms
Exposure to IoT or connected product ecosystems is a plus
Experience managing budgets, vendors, and priorities in lean operating environments
Ability to translate technical decisions into practical business outcomes
Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution
Candidates who prefer highly layered, enterprise-scale environments may find this role more execution-focused than expected.
Work Environment
Hybrid role with a strong preference for onsite leadership
Core business hours Monday–Friday, with occasional off-hours work for critical initiatives
Some physical activity required when partnering with manufacturing and operational teams
Why This Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact executive leadership position where technology directly influences growth, operations, and customer experience. The organization values ownership, practicality, and collaboration, and is seeking a leader who enjoys staying close to the technology while building systems that scale with the business.