General Manager – IT & Digital Enablement

From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people. 

Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling!!

Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands.

We offer an atmosphere where you can express your creative ideas and talents by working on a variety of projects and technologies. Using today’s leading edge technology, you will partner with clients to solve their most complex manufacturing and industrial information problems.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement matching, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $175,000 per year, complemented by benefits, bonuses and additional extra hours payments For more information on what Grantek offers, visit:  https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1366407  

We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.

Grantek is expanding its team with a newly created role that will define our next era of digital enablement. The General Manager – IT & Digital Enablement will own the vision and execution of our enterprise technology ecosystem; spanning IT operations, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, DevSecOps, and AI-driven frameworks. You will shape secure, scalable, high-performing digital systems that support our people and enhance client delivery. This is a high-impact role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and team development.

• Lead the vision and roadmap for Grantek’s IT and Digital Enablement strategy.

• Build secure, scalable systems and cloud platforms that power both internal operations and client solutions.

• Champion AI adoption across the enterprise by driving practical, high-impact use cases.

• Oversee cybersecurity, IT governance, and compliance across regions.

• Streamline how Grantek builds, tests, and deploys digital solutions using DevSecOps best practices.

• Partner with business units to align technology goals with company growth and client success.

• Grow and mentor a talented IT team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

• Build strong relationships with vendors and partners to enhance Grantek’s digital capabilities.

• Ensure business continuity through proactive risk management and reliable IT performance.

• Experience:10+ years of progressive IT leadership, in enterprise IT, AI, digital transformation, and security management.

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of enterprise IT strategy, AI/ML adoption, cloud and edge computing, DevSecOps, and regulated industry IT governance (pharma, food & beverage preferred).

• Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage IT budgets, vendors, and complex enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, collaboration, UNS/data integration).

• Leadership: Strategic thinker with a proactive, risk-aware approach; able to translate business unit needs into IT and AI strategies that enable growth.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage executive, technical, and client audiences effectively.

• Culture & Values: Collaborative, decisive, and adaptable leader who builds high-trust teams, drives innovation, and fosters continuous improvement.

• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.

We are committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and to fostering a workplace where all Grantekians feel respected and included. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, applications are reviewed through a blend of thoughtful human evaluation and trusted AI-assisted tools.