48 Technology jobs in Il

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.Job SummaryRich Products, a $.5Billion food manufacturing company, is looking for a Director, Platform Technology Services, to join our IT team. In this position, you will play a critical role in scaling out services capability across the enterprise.This includes leading a team of product managers and platform engineers to ensure the successful delivery of IT solutions that meet business needs. This role is also responsible for developing and executing a product and platform strategy that aligns with the overall IT and business strategy. Additionally, this role is accountable for managing the product and platform lifecycle, including product roadmap, product development, product launch, and ongoing product support and maintenance.The ideal candidate will bring their knowledge of managing delivery of CRM & ERP systems on an enterprise scale within a manufacturing environment and will have a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and in budget.You will also lead cross-functional teams (including offshore).We are happy to consider remote candidates for this role, with travel to Buffalo, NY as per business needKey Accountabilities and Outcomes• Strategic Leadership:o Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for IT platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals.o Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performing, and secure IT solutions.o Drive innovation to enhance IT capabilities, focusing on automation, efficiency, and user satisfaction.• Platform execution:o Oversee the lifecycle management of enterprise applications, ensuring they meet current and future business needs.o Collaborate with business units to understand requirements and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency and productivity.o Optimize software integration to ensure seamless workflows across the organization.o Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of infrastructure to meet organizational demands.o Monitor and address infrastructure-related challenges proactively.o Implement best practices for IT service management (ITSM) and process improvements.o Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational success.o Develop and maintain robust security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard IT systems and data.o Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).• Platform lifecycle management: Instill a data-centric approach for solution development and a robust 'test and learn' framework for iterative solution measurement and delivery• Turn vision into outcomes: Convert strategy and vision into tangible platform features and offerings that balance impact on user adoption and business value. Ability to rapidly develop business cases and prioritize accordingly.• Business to IT translation: Leverage knowledge of IT and software delivery lifecycle to support in translating functional requirements into clear, comprehensive technical requirements. Be the bridge back to the business to set expectations regarding timelines, resourcing requirements, dependencies, etc.• Cultural leadership: Instill a strong product culture by establishing norms and systems that promote collaboration and innovation across all functions• Stakeholder management: Clearly communicate and evolve product vision, strategy and roadmap with executive stakeholders across all functions of the business.• Team development: attract and retain a diverse, high caliber, output-oriented platform teamKnowledge, Experience and SkillsRequired:• Proven experience as a Director of Applications/ Infrastructure or in a comparable executive leadership role (consulting experience a plus)• Broad industry experience across manufacturing and consumer, spanning both digital and physical platforms• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.• Proven experience (10+ years) in managing IT application delivery, including managing SAP ERP, CRM, Custom, and SaaS technologies.• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and support.• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and mentor a diverse team of technical professionals.• Project management expertise with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and executives.• Strategic thinker with the ability to align technology strategies with business goals.• Proven experience in risk management and problem-solving, with the ability to navigate through challenges and uncertainties.Preferred:• Master's degree.• Knowledge of ITIL and other relevant frameworks for IT service management.• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.• Knowledge of industry-specific compliance and regulatory standards.#LI-NT1#ITACCOMPENSATIONIn accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.Annual Range/Hourly Rate$153,885.75-$256,476.25 Rich Products Corpor tion, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Education & Experience Required:
- 4-year technical degree in computer science or engineering (any)
- 5-7 years experience in software development using C++ and/or Python
- would consider less experience with Masters Degree
- no experience needed with PHD

Technical Skills
(Required)
- Development of C/C++ applications using Visual Studio and CMake
- Experience utilizing Finite Element analysis (FEA) to design structures
- Experience utilizing Computational Fluid dynamics experience (CFD) to design products

Positions Contributions to Work Group:
Collaboration with engineering teams to identify end-user requirements and specifications
Implementation of mathematical algorithms for engineering analysis
Participation in all SDLC phases
Adherence to software development standards and best practices
Backlog grooming, sprint, and release planning
Creation of technical documentation.

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As the VP of Technology Services and Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in aligning strategic initiatives and driving technical delivery excellence within the Engineering Services and Delivery organization. Reporting directly to the SVP, you will provide strategic support, project leadership, and serve as a trusted advisor, while also overseeing key functions typically associated with such a role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple support teams responsible for advanced technology design, development, integration, testing, training, deployment, operations and/or maintenance efforts.
- Direct multiple activities of an integrated team of technical, organizational, and business process improvement staff to execute the business plans, interface with other functions and outside personnel, investigate and resolve problems, and prepare capital and operating budget requests.
- Oversee all aspects of the business unit to include the operational performance, strategic planning, contracting actions, subcontractor management, human resources assignments, recruiting, hiring, financial management, budgeting, and business development.
- Work proactively and effectively with clients, and deliver high quality work products in a timely manner.
- Provide leadership in recommending, developing, and communicating approaches for resolving specific issues.
- Effectively communicate with personnel at all levels in the organization, preparing and briefing senior management on contract performance regularly.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the SVP to define, operationalize, and communicate the strategic vision for IT Engineering and Delivery.

• Translate high-level goals into actionable programs and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

• Manage key strategic initiatives from planning through execution, often acting as project owner or executive sponsor.

Delivery Oversight & Operational Excellence

• Work with engineering, product, and delivery leaders to improve program/project delivery performance and outcomes.

• Track and report progress on KPIs, OKRs, and key engineering initiatives; anticipate risks and proactively resolve roadblocks.

• Promote adoption of delivery best practices, Agile frameworks, DevOps, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Develops, submits and manages the operational and budgetary requirements for technology solutions to support OCDIO strategy and business needs. Submits regular progress reports to management in context of timeliness, performance, quality, and costs to ensure all projects are undertaken on time and to an approved budget.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Optimize team structures, processes, and communication flow across global IT and engineering teams.

• Drive cadence for executive reviews, staff meetings, and key leadership forums.

• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for business operations, resource planning, and budget management.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a liaison between the SVP and his directs and their staff, including internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and follow-through on commitments, goals and metrics.

• Prepare briefings, presentations, and strategic communication materials for board-level, customer, and partner engagements.

• Drive alignment and collaboration across IT, business units, finance, HR, and other functions.

Leadership & Special Projects

• Represent the SVP in cross-functional meetings and on governance bodies as needed.

• Lead special projects, task forces, or crisis management efforts on behalf of the SVP.

• Mentor high-potential team members and build leadership bench strength.

• Lead cross functional teams to implement projects in support of both internal and external customers. Partners with cross-functional technology and business leaders and end users to create a vision for how technology can be a competitive differentiator.

Required:

• Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field of study.

Master Degree in Engineering or Business Administration is a plus.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in technology organizations, with a strong background in Integrated application / solution implementation, delivery and O&M using a combination COTS, SaaS and custom application, solution strategy optimizing teams, tools, processes to meet and exceed client satisfaction.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge and expertise across digital technologies and services with emphasis on enterprise wide business solutions, cloud services and capabilities and engineering practices with a strong understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends such as AI/ML and data sciences.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred.
- Minimum 15 years experience.

MBA or advanced degree in a related discipline.

• Experience in medium and large scale application development and implementation of enterprise SaaS, engineering solutions, or large-scale IT transformation.

• Familiarity with reporting and collaboration tools (e.g., Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Smartsheet).

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, PMP) preferred.

Success Factors:

• Strategic thinker who can dive deep into technical details when needed.

• Trusted advisor and confidant to the SVP and leadership team.

• Able to synthesize complex information and distill it into clear decisions and actions.

• Calm under pressure with a bias toward action and outcomes.

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

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• Champion Powertrain Integration: Lead the development and integration of common powertrain solutions-including engines and batteries-across Earthmoving products.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of five direct reports focused on Earthmoving powertrain strategy and New Technology Introduction (NTI) project execution.
• Sustainability Reporting: Oversee consolidation and reporting of Earthmoving's Scope 3 emissions data for the annual enterprise sustainability report.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Earthmoving product groups, other Caterpillar organizations, and external suppliers to align on component strategies, system requirements, and NTI development.
• Strategic Input Gathering: Coordinate with product groups to gather and align inputs for strategic engine, electrification, and drivetrain projects-including requirements, model alignment, production volumes, and business needs.
• Portfolio Management: Manage the Earthmoving Powertrain NTI project portfolio, including Obeya reviews and Technology Readiness Level assessments for diesel, alternative fuels, diesel-electric, and battery-electric systems.
• Supplier Development: Collaborate with the Earthmoving Supply Chain team to identify and develop suppliers, reduce costs, and explore new business opportunities.

• Degree Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering
• Managing People: Demonstrated strong leadership in translating strategic vision into executable plans, guiding a diverse engineering team toward high-performance outcomes, while fostering talent development and leveraging enterprise-wide networks to drive cross-functional impact.
• Technical Excellence: Deep expertise in engine component design, simulation, and test and development, with proven experience in machine powertrain integration and a track record of applying innovative technologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Effective Communication: Strong ability in communicating complex technical concepts clearly across all organizational levels, fostering alignment and collaboration, while creating a culture of teamwork with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive results and minimize barriers.

• Expertise working with global teams.
• Ability to understand both technology and business domains.

• Work location: Peoria, IL
• This position requires 5 days in office per week to maximize face-to-face collaboration.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role
• Travel: up to 15% international and domestic

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement