Proven ability to build and develop IT teams, shifting culture from reactive and tactical to proactive and strategic Demonstrated project management discipline, including PMO experience or equivalent rigor in managing a portfolio of technology initiatives 15 or more years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 or more years in a VP of IT or equivalent role at a company of comparable or larger scale Familiarity with AI and automation tools and a practical, grounded perspective on how to apply them in a business of this scale Strong background in enterprise systems, with hands-on experience optimizing or leading ERP environments; Microsoft Business Central or similar mid-market ERP experience is a plus End-to-end cybersecurity ownership experience, including policy development, vendor oversight, and compliance readiness Executive presence and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with the CFO, CEO, PE sponsors, and the broader Leadership Team Experience building data and analytics infrastructure in a mid-market business environment A leadership style that is direct, curious, collaborative, and energizing to the people around you CPG, food and beverage, or consumer products industry experience is a nice to have, not a requirement Demonstrated experience in a PE-backed company, with direct exposure to transaction readiness, due diligence, or a liquidity event strongly preferred. Establish formal project management discipline so initiatives are scoped, resourced, and delivered with rigor Lead IT transaction readiness for a potential PE sale or IPO, systems scalability, data room preparation, audit and compliance readiness, and cybersecurity diligence Manage the IT budget with transparency and discipline, making the case for investment in terms the CFO and Leadership Team can evaluate and trust Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Legal, and HR teams to ensure technology decisions are grounded in business need Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring the company gets full value from its technology partnerships Represent IT on the Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise strategy as a pragmatic voice on technology risk, opportunity, and investment.