Vice President of Information Technology

Established in 1956, Jacuzzi® Group operates through two distinct divisions: Jacuzzi® Spa, a global leader in premium hot tubs, swim spas, and saunas—and Jacuzzi® Bath, which provides specialized bathing solutions and national remodeling expertise. Jacuzzi Bath is the fastest growing division focusing on the highest standard of customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a visionary Vice President of Information Technology to join our leadership team during an exciting period of growth. This newly created leadership role will be instrumental in defining and executing an IT strategy that drives operational efficiency. The Vice President of Information Technology will be responsible for building and scaling our IT organization from the ground up, delivering technology solutions that drive growth and providing an exceptional customer experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large-scale IT projects, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Vice President of Information Technology:

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and execute an IT strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Build a shared-services IT model that effectively supports multiple business units.
• Collaborate with leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
• Translate business needs into technology solutions and communicate technical concepts in clear business terms.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on IT performance, projects, risks, and strategic initiatives.
• IT Leadership & Team Development
• Design the IT organization for Jacuzzi Bath: define the roles, structure, and reporting lines needed to support both manufacturing and remodeling.
• Create a phased hiring plan that matches the growth of the business, so the team scales as the division does.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team.
• Establish IT key performance indicators.
• Determine the right balance between internal resources and outsourced services.
• Promote a customer-focused approach where IT is viewed as a trusted business partner.
• Process Improvement Initiatives
• Oversee IT service management processes, including incident, change, and problem management.
• Standardize systems and processes while reducing manual work and inefficiencies.
• Partner with business leaders to improve and automate key operational workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Systems, Data & Technology
• Manage enterprise applications, including ERP, CRM, financial, HRIS, manufacturing, and project management systems.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Establish strong data governance, reporting, and analytics capabilities to support business decision-making.
• Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with organizational needs.
• Financial & Vendor Management
• Develop and manage the IT budget and long-term technology investment plans.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, service agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor IT spending and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience at lease 5 years in an executive position.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, construction, building products, home services, distribution, or related industries preferred.
• Experience in private-equity-backed organizations preferred.
• Strong experience leading ERP and CRM implementations and optimization efforts.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Proven success delivering process improvements and measurable business results.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and technology budgets.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.