Vice President of IT & IS

Lead the Future of Technology at Clemens Food GroupWhat does it look like to build a world-class IT organization inside a 125+ year old, values-driven company that’s still growing fast?Clemens Food Group is looking for a Vice President of IT & Information Systems to shape the future of our technology landscape, driving innovation, scalability, and business alignment across the enterprise. This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility at the executive level and a clear path to the Senior Leadership Team.You won’t just run IT—you’ll transform it.About Clemens Food GroupFor more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.What You’ll DoSet and execute the enterprise IT strategy and roadmap aligned to business growthDefine and lead the organization’s AI implementation strategy, including identifying use cases, prioritizing investments, and driving adoption across business functionsLead large-scale technology initiatives, including AI strategy and digital transformationBuild, coach, and scale a high-performing IT organization (~20 team members)Partner cross-functionally to ensure IT is a trusted, value-driving business enablerOversee infrastructure, enterprise systems (SAP), vendor relationships, and governanceIdentify gaps, simplify complexity, and elevate systems toward best-in-class performanceRepresent IT in executive discussions, customer engagements, and strategic planningWhat Success Looks LikeYou quickly assess the current state and identify opportunities to elevate IT maturityYou bring clarity to complexity—making systems and strategy accessible to the businessYou deliver major initiatives on time, on budget, and with strong adoptionYou build trust across the organization through transparency, partnership, and resultsWhat You BringProven executive leadership experience in IT / IS (CIO, CTO, or VP-level)Strong track record of enterprise transformation and strategic executionExperience with SAP and modern enterprise systems (JDA, AI exposure a plus)Ability to lead through influence, develop talent, and drive accountabilityBusiness acumen with a mindset of continuous improvement and ownershipWhy This RoleHigh ownership & autonomy with direct executive visibilityOpportunity to modernize and scale IT in a growing organizationClear path to Senior Leadership TeamCulture grounded in grit, trust, and doing the right thingLocation & Work ModelOn-site, full-timeBased in Hatfield, PA~5–10% travelIt is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.Job SummaryRequisition Number: VICEP013382Job Category: Information TechnologySchedule: Full-Time