Vice President of Information Technology

Position: Vice President of Information Technology  
Salary Range: $185,000 – $225,000
Location: Remote from California with travel to Bakersfield, CA

Join a leading farm services company headquartered in California’s Central Valley that specializes in agricultural asset management and is committed to industry best practices and community support.

Job Description:

We’re seeking an experienced VP of Information Technology to oversee IT strategy, security, and data management for multiple entities. Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with agricultural industry needs.
• Collaborate with executives to support company growth and innovation in agriculture.

IT Systems Management:

• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of robust IT systems.
• Enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability of IT infrastructure.

Technology Infrastructure:

• Ensure robust and scalable IT infrastructure including hardware, networks, and storage.
• Maintain availability, security, and performance to meet business requirements.

Cyber Security:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cyber security strategy.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging threats for proactive risk management.

Data Management & Governance:

• Establish and enforce data management policies ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Develop and maintain data governance frameworks tailored to agriculture.

Data Pipelines & Snowflake Environment:

• Design and implement efficient data pipelines for seamless operations.
• Manage Snowflake environment for high performance analytics tailored to agriculture.

Modern Data Stack & Tools Integration:

• Lead adoption of modern data stack tools relevant to agriculture.
• Tools include Github, DBT, Fivetran, Google VMs, PowerBI, and Snowflake.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build and lead high-performing IT team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities for team members.

Vendor Management:

• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Optimize vendor footprint for efficiency and value.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with agriculture-specific regulations and standards.
• Identify and mitigate IT-related risks through proactive management.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience of progressive IT leadership experience, with a track record of success in managing IT systems, cyber security, physical security, data management, data pipelines, Snowflake environment, and modern data stack.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their potential impact on agriculture operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals.
• Ability to travel to multi-state locations up to 10% of the time.

If you’re a visionary leader passionate about driving innovation in agriculture technology, apply now to shape the future of this diversified agribusiness.