IT Director
- Partner with Branson's global leadership team to establish best practices, improve consistency across sites, and align technology strategies with business goals.
- Collaborate with world area leaders to evaluate priorities and create a long‑range IT strategy that advances operational effectiveness.
- Propose and deliver operational IT solutions to achieve agreed outcomes, ensure that solutions fulfil the future strategic needs and challenges of the business. Shape and define business cases, producing detailed business justification for investment including ROI and benefits realization.
- Champion digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and competitive advantage.
- Serve as the primary connection between regional leadership and global process teams to gather requirements and assess system feasibility for enhancements or new solutions.
- Oversee global IT operations to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and high performing.
- Support escalation for IT matters across Branson's global facilities and guide continuous improvement efforts.
- Assess emerging technologies and trends to recommend strategic enhancements to the IT environment.
- Lead, mentor, and empower a global team of IT professionals, creating a culture that supports innovation and collaboration.
- Implement talent development programs and establish performance expectations aligned with organizational objectives.
- Develop and manage the global IT budget to ensure responsible resource allocation and strong financial performance.
- Prioritize technology investments based on business impact and measurable value.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and industry standards across regions.
- Oversee cybersecurity efforts, ensuring the protection, integrity, and resilience of organizational data and systems.
- Provide support for Branson business systems, including the associated workflow processes.
You inspire others by communicating a clear and compelling vision that motivates teams to achieve shared goals. You create an environment where people feel supported to contribute their best ideas and collaborate across boundaries. You make thoughtful, informed decisions by integrating analysis, experience, and a broad global perspective. You actively encourage diverse viewpoints, listen with intention, and create space for inclusive dialogue that strengthens outcomes. You invest in developing others by providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities that help individuals grow their skills and advance their careers. For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor's degree
- Significant leadership experience in Information Technology or a related field
- Experience leading IT/OT initiatives in a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading teams and managing complex technology initiatives
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple long‑term and short‑term projects in a dynamic environment
- Experience managing and driving cost savings of an IT budget.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Advanced degree such as a Master's, MBA, or related technical field
- Experience leading large, global, or matrixed IT organizations
- Experience using or supporting enterprise resource planning systems such as Oracle or SAP
- Demonstrated success driving digital transformation and global technology strategy
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. #LI-BS ABOUT US WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected] . ABOUT EMERSON Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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