VP, Information Technology (ES) - #256133

Job Description:

Title: VP, Information Technology (ES)

Reports to: Terex CDO with matrix to President, ES

Location: Chattanooga, TN or Watertown, SD

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Information Technology (VP of IT) provides strategic leadership and oversight of operational IT functions for the ES (Environmental Solutions) segment. The VP of IT is responsible for aligning technology initiatives with business goals, modernizing IT infrastructure, enabling digital transformation, and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of systems across multiple sites and digital platforms. This role bridges operational technology and information technology, aligning infrastructure, systems, and digital innovation with the company’s growth and customer-centric goals.

As a member of the Terex CDO’s leadership team, the VP will collaborate with other Information Technology leaders (segment and corporate) and business leaders to create and leverage enterprise-wide solutions. Doing so will help manage the priority mix between business segment and enterprise-wide demands. As a matrixed member of the ES President’s leadership team, the VP of IT will understand segment objectives and challenges and work with business partners to leverage technology as a strategic asset. While advocating for the business, this leader must balance the segment needs with the advancement of enterprise-wide solutions to drive a simplified technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the ES IT strategy and roadmap in alignment with business and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive digital transformation and innovation across all business units.
• Lead/manage technology related projects by creating clear plans, timelines, and resource requirements that maximize time to value.
• Deliver critical systems on time and on budget, ensuring that they meet the needs and expectations of business leaders.
• Provide pragmatic solutions, recognizing that “one size fits all” does not always exist.
• Continually balance the need for customization / innovation with the practicalities of business realities.
• Oversee implementation, management, and optimization of enterprise-wide IT systems (e.g., JDE, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce).
• Ensure the stability, scalability, and security of the IT infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Support robust cybersecurity strategies and risk management frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO, GDPR, ITAR).
• Lead ES IT budgeting, resource planning, vendor management, and governance processes.
• Monitor KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing IT organization.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity.
• Work across business segments and functions with IT counterparts to provide effective and efficient solutions that support transformation priorities.
  
  
  

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience, preferably in technology, manufacturing and or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale IT infrastructure, business applications, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.
• Strategic mindset; demonstrated ability to align technology strategy with business goals.
• Ability to cultivate innovation, drive vision and purpose, and manage complexity.
• Fosters inclusion, develops talent, and drives engagement.
• Ability to take a global perspective and strong financial acumen.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25-50%.
  
  
  

All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected].

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.