Vice President – Data Analytics & Technology

Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!

The Vice President – Data Analytics & Technology provides strategic leadership, innovation, and operational oversight across the organization's technology landscape, encompassing IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Data Management & Analytics. This role is responsible for aligning technology initiatives with business goals, ensuring robust and scalable systems, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. As the VP – Data Analytics & Technology, you will oversee and manage the full spectrum of technology services, including system implementations, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, infrastructure modernization, and data analytics platforms. You will lead the development of technology and data policies, manage budgets, and drive the adoption of innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business performance. You also identify when technological upgrades are needed and optimize systems when possible. Resolve and lead teams to resolve complex technology, data, and process-based issues, gaps, and risks. Facilitate the development, implementation, and end user adaptation of systems and tools to adhere to standard operating protocols and outcomes. Other responsibilities include hiring and managing top quality staff.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned. As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service.
• Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week  
• Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
• Onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
• Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner

What You'll Be Doing

• Define and execute a comprehensive technology and data strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish long-term and short-term strategies for IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and analytics.
• Develop and enforce IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Partner with Business Transformation to align and implement the Business Transformation (BT) roadmap, ensuring technology and data capabilities effectively support enterprise change initiatives.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and resilient IT infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and disaster recovery capabilities across all systems.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS).
• Ensure seamless integration of applications to support end-to-end business processes.
• Guide technology investments and system designs to ensure scalability, interoperability, and sustainability.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect organizational assets and data.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Establish long-term and short-term strategies for business unit analysis and reporting solutions.
• Oversee the Data Analytics & Technology portfolio, delivering high-value tools to measure performance, optimize operations, and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive initiatives to improve business performance through advanced analytics, AI/ML, and data science.
• Lead business analysis architecture design and define integration path of business unit analytic tools and processes.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of systems and tools that support standard operating procedures and business outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex technology, data, and process-related challenges.
• Consistently models the Company values and expected behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Master (Other) in computer science, information systems, business administration, or related field Required
• 10+ years experience in IT leadership roles, including experience in infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecuirty, and data analytics Preferred
• Proven experience in acquisition integration is required, including planning and executing technology and data integration strategies during mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale technology transformations and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and IT governance.
• Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise technology platforms.

About Us

We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.

We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.

Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.