Head of Information Technology

For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services are tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), headquartered in Houston, Texas, serves as MHI’s North American headquarters. Since 1979, MHIA has supported customers in various sectors, including energy, industrial machinery, data centers, engineering, transportation, aviation, and automotive. SCOPE: The Head of Information Technologies serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving the alignment of technology investments with business priorities while leading a high-performing IT organization. This role is responsible for providing strategic, operational, and tactical leadership to a team of Information Technology & Shared Services professionals supporting MHIA and its affiliates. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide input to the strategic direction of IT, directly influencing the business direction in new and existing products and systems as well as upcoming integration efforts with new acquisitions Participate in the development of the strategic information technology plan, processes and solutions. Understand the technology risks and information security challenges in the current and future state; contributes to the design and approval of an overall information security strategy. Promote compliance with MHI Group rules regarding governance, cybersecurity, and information management. Develop and oversee deployment and adherence to approved IT policies and procedures and monitor industry best practices to maintain and drive IT efficiencies in support of MHIA’s goals. Build strong relationships with key internal and significant external partners and coordinate and drive business relationships. Develop a strong working knowledge of clients’ and users’ businesses. Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, understanding business strategies and goals, and how they are accomplished through effective people strategies and programs. Build and foster a customer-centric and product-focused mindset across the organization, actively partnering with the business leaders to identify efficiencies. Lead, expand, and mentor the IT team by setting the strategy and prioritizing Objectives and KPIs. Hiring, training, and developing a world-class team. Assess the IT team's capacity to meet customer demands and supplement internal capabilities by leveraging contractors, managed services, BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), and other third-party resources. Review and modify IT team roles and organizational structure as needed to meet customer needs. Prepare and submit an annual operational budget for each area of responsibility, manage within this budget, and report accurately on progress and challenges. Report to MHI's DI Headquarters on IT performance, risks, compliance, and strategic initiatives. Drive global IT strategy within the region, add region-specific initiatives, and develop strong alignment with the global IT functions - the regional IT road map, which is then executed in alignment with MHI Global Information Technologies’ global Support initiatives and programs. Evaluate external advancements in the IT industry to improve customer and user satisfaction, reduce operating expenses, and maximize revenues. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience, and a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in an IT Leadership Role Ability to manage and influence cross-business and global teams Ability to understand issues at both strategic and operational levels Experience building a high-achieving, cross-functional team; can impart business acumen to IT teams PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred: Experience working at a Japanese multinational company WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel: Up to 40% Standard Monday – Friday work week; weekend/late night work, occasionally Lifting/physical requirements: Regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, talk and/or hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Full-time work location in Houston HQ office Why Should You Apply? Medical, Dental, Vision, and Behavioral Health Benefits Competitive 401(k) Matching Program Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Coverage Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and 15 Paid Holidays Learning and Development Opportunities, Including Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities to Support Quality, Innovative Solutions That Contribute to a Net Zero Future MHIA regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 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