Vice President, Information & Technology Services
About Us
At ZAGG Brands, we’re at the forefront of innovation, empowering mobile lifestyles in an ever-evolving world. As the creators of trusted brands like mophie, InvisibleShield, and ZAGG, we deliver premium solutions that keep your devices connected, protected, and looking their best. From cutting-edge portable power to industry-leading screen protection and durable phone cases, our products are designed to meet the demands of modern, on-the-go living.
Our culture is rooted in innovation, creativity, and continuous growth. We thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, combining advanced technology with thoughtful design to create products that elevate your digital experience. At ZAGG Brands, we’re not just responding to industry trends— we’re setting them, leading the way with solutions that empower you to live life untethered. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of mobile technology, come join us and grow in an environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is limitless, and your contributions make a real impact.
Position Summary
ZAGG is on an exciting journey to find an exceptional Vice President of Information & Technology Services (VP of Technology for short) who will be the strategic leader behind our global technological future. This role is not just about managing IT; it's about setting and enforcing global standards across all systems and processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence in every aspect of our technology landscape. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the VP of Technology will lead the charge in developing and executing a global technology roadmap that fuels our product innovations and streamlines operations worldwide.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. The VP of Technology will work hand-in-hand with other departments and executives, ensuring our technological solutions are seamlessly integrated with our broader business goals on a global scale. From pioneering new technologies to establishing robust cybersecurity measures, the VP of Technology will play a crucial role in guiding ZAGG through the complexities of today’s digital world. We are looking for a visionary leader who not only understands the intricacies of technology but can also translate those insights into global standards and actionable strategies that drive our company forward.
Key Responsibilities and Characteristics
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement IT strategies in alignment with the company's business objectives
- Lead the IT department in operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources
- Drive digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance visibility
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with business strategies
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to align IT strategies with overall business goals
- Establish IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure a secure and compliant technology environment
Tactical & Technical Expertise
- Ability to lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of major systems
- Ability to lead iterative improvements with an MVP-type approach while driving for the long-term vision. Establish ROI models with focus on TCO
- Oversee the management of IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability
- Direct and manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including telecommunications, servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals
- Oversee development of custom applications, modules, or integrations as appropriate
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, introducing them as needed. Flexibility to respond to rapidly changing market conditions and technological advancements
Organizational Efficiency and Analytics
- Leverage deep understanding of supply chain processes, technologies, and best practices
- Drive initiatives to improve data quality, reliability, and timeliness for business operations
- Drive initiatives to enable data analytics solutions for operational chain insights and decision-making
Management and Communication
- Manage IT budget and resources, ensuring optimal ROI on technology investments
- Oversee IT staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Ensure effective recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies
- Effectively collaborate with Business leadership and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Communicate IT-related strategies and initiatives to executive management, staff, and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate strong vendor management and negotiation skills. Mature the ability to obtain high value from outsourced application development services.
Security, Compliance and Scalability
- Maintain an on-going security program to ensure robust cybersecurity measures to protect Zagg's data and systems
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws, such as data protection and privacy standards
- Foresight to plan for scalability and security to implement systems that can grow with the business
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven experience upgrading, implementing and managing ERP systems
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
- Experience in budget management and strategic planning
- Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning, development, and operations
- Strong knowledge of IT governance and operations, including cybersecurity, data management, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong technical leadership and team management skills
Preferred
- MBA or related advanced degree or demonstrated experience
- Background in Agile project management and DevOps methodologies
- Experience upgrading, implementing, and managing supply chain technologies
- Experience with running environment in AWS and providing CI/CD services
What You'll Love About ZAGG
- Catered lunches every Wednesday
- Generous PTO + 2 floating holidays
- 401k match
- Free phone case and screen protectors
- 50% discount on all products
- Free access to Top Golf and discounted rate on food
- Tuition reimbursement
ZAGG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
