IT Technology and Operations Leader

About the Role: We are looking for a Technology and Operations Leader to join our team. In this role, you will lead a team of senior leaders and technologists to create the strategic vision for Information Technology, Operations, and IT Services for Gore Medical. You will be expected to foster innovation for infrastructure, operations, IT project management, IT services, IT quality assurance, and enterprise architecture. You will lead a highly skilled and experienced team in the execution of strategic objectives and align to the broader Gore Medical Digital IT priorities and objectives, including investment management and operations planning activities.

This position will be located at any of our f acilities in Phoenix or Flagstaff, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team to consolidate a strategic vision and framework for Infrastructure (including Cloud), Operations, Enterprise Architecture, as well as IT services, project management, and quality assurance
• Develop annual operations plans in line with multi-year strategic objectives to align resources and investments to priorities and commitments
• Lead and advise in the team's efforts to execute strategic objectives and provide continuity of service
• Lead and advocate for Associate experience within Digital Information Technology and supported customers in Gore Medical, Gore Medical Components, and across Operating Companies (where designed)
• Create an engaging environment where Associates can exercise the Gore Principles to contribute in meaningful ways and succeed in commitments
• Establish clear expectations of equitable and inclusive behaviors from Associates and act immediately to appropriately address negatively impactful or unfair behavior

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline
• Minimum 7 years experience leading in information technology (including the hiring, coaching, and performance and development of diverse teams)
• Minimum 5 years experience in a technical domain (infrastructure, network, architecture, etc.)
• Experience in regulated industries, documented procedures, work instructions, and record keeping/retention
• Experience and knowledge in the following domains: virtualization and hypervisors, hyperscaling in cloud, service-oriented architectures, infrastructure as code (incl CI/CD), enterprise architecture frameworks (Zachman, TOGAF, etc), IT information Library (Incl ITSM/ITAM)
• Experience in data architecture, integration frameworks, and database administration
• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment with clear understanding of equitable practices
• Availability to travel internationally, up to 15%

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline
• Expertise in 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 13485
• Knowledge and experience in technologies to support SAP, M365, Azure, Salesforce, Siemens Teamcenter, and Siemens OpCenter for Medical Devices [formerly Camstar]

This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

Additional Information

• Travel%: 15
• Shift: Day Job
• Schedule: Full-time
• Posting End Date: Sep 24, 2024