Vice President of Technology

Select Milk Producers, Inc. Job Title: VP of Technology Department: Internal Services Reports To: General Counsel FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Dallas, TX Travel: ~20% About the Role The VP of Technology is accountable for enterprise technology strategy, governance and performance across Select Milk Producers. The role sets company-wide direction for systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity and data, aligning technology priorities and investments with business operations while ensuring secure, reliable services and responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including AI. This executive leadership role combines enterprise strategy and hands-on oversight with operational discipline, cross-functional partnership and risk management. The VP works with business and technology leaders to establish common priorities, strengthen capabilities and lead a phased organizational transition while maintaining system reliability and business continuity in a multi-site manufacturing environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Technology Strategy, Governance & Execution Establish and lead Select Milk Producers' enterprise technology strategy and roadmap across corporate, plant and supply chain environments. Translate business priorities into a coordinated portfolio of technology initiatives, investment recommendations, timelines and measurable deliverables. Serve as the senior technology leader and point of accountability for enterprise technology performance, availability and service quality within approved decision authority. Partner with business leaders to evaluate and deploy emerging technologies, including AI‑enabled solutions, where they provide clear operational, efficiency, or decision‑making value. Enterprise Systems & Digital Enablement Oversee enterprise applications supporting finance, supply chain, logistics, human resources, quality, and operations. Provide executive leadership for ERP, MES, data and infrastructure initiatives, including prioritization, governance, integration and modernization. Identify and implement opportunities to leverage data analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled solutions to improve forecasting, reliability, operational efficiency, and business insights. Partner with business leaders to ensure digital tools are practical, well‑governed, and aligned with operational needs. Manufacturing & Operational Technology Support Work closely with plant leadership, engineering, and operations teams to support manufacturing systems and operational technology. Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through stable and well‑controlled systems. Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy and oversee programs, controls, monitoring and incident response in partnership with business and technology leaders. Maintain data governance and security standards aligned with regulatory and industry best practices. Ensure appropriate risk management and security controls are in place for AI‑enabled tools and advanced analytics. Assess and communicate enterprise technology risks, recommend mitigation priorities and escalate material issues and risk-acceptance decisions to appropriate executive leadership. Team & Talent Leadership Develop and lead an integrated technology organization through a phased transition with existing business and technology leaders, preserving operational continuity and existing group leadership. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Establish clear accountabilities and develop technology leaders and teams; exercise direct performance-management authority as reporting relationships are formally transitioned. Vendor, Budget & Project Management Lead enterprise technology operating and capital planning, recommend investment priorities and manage budgets within approved authority. Lead vendor selection, contract management, and performance oversight. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with clearly d…

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