IT Applications Director

Talent Acquisition Manager - Standex International

Standex International Corporation is a diversified global manufacturing company operating in five segments which consist of our Electronics, Engraving, Engineering Technologies, Specialty Solutions, and Scientific divisions. The company’s market‑leading manufacturing brands are recognized for quality and innovation. Our strategy is to drive growth and build larger industrial platforms by leveraging the combined strengths of our businesses to better penetrate current markets and to enter new geographic and vertical markets.

We are seeking a seasoned and versatile IT Applications Director to lead and evolve our enterprise applications landscape in alignment with our global digitization and data‑driven transformation strategy. This role will be instrumental in deploying advanced enterprise applications and AI‑powered solutions across the business while also helping shape and implement a forward‑looking enterprise data strategy .

The successful candidate will combine deep technical and manufacturing expertise with strong leadership and project execution capabilities. They will work closely with the CIO and senior leadership to translate business needs into scalable IT and data solutions that enhance agility, efficiency, and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Leadership : Partner with the CIO and business executives to define and execute the company's application, AI, and data strategies in support of business growth and digital transformation goals.
• AI‑Driven Innovation : Identify and lead the implementation of AI / ML solutions that enhance decision‑making, automate workflows, and improve operational performance across functions such as manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and commercial operations.
• Enterprise Applications Oversight : Lead the full lifecycle of business‑critical applications, ensuring seamless integration, functionality, and alignment with user and business requirements.
• Data Strategy & Governance : Collaborate with data and analytics teams to define data architecture, governance, and quality standards, ensuring that enterprise systems contribute to a robust, accessible data ecosystem.
• Cross‑Functional Integration : Serve as the connective tissue across IT, data, and business domains, ensuring that systems and data platforms are cohesive, interoperable, and value‑generating.
• Project Execution : Drive complex, global IT initiatives with clear planning, strong governance, and business alignment—delivering impactful results on time and within budget.
• Business Engagement : Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, translating strategic needs into prioritized IT and data initiatives.
• Process Maturity : Enhance internal development and deployment processes, from ideation through production support, to increase agility and scalability.
• Technology Architecture : Develop and enforce modern application and data architecture principles, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Team Leadership : Mentor cross‑functional teams and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership.
• Travel : Willing and able to travel as needed to global manufacturing sites and business units.

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