Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC is looking for a Director, Technology in Suwanee, GA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Directory of Technology plays a vital role in ensuring the reliability, scalability and security of the METUS technology and architecture. This person will develop and execute a strategic vision that aligns with the business objectives while incorporating the latest industry best practices and capabilities. Reporting to the V.P., Data & Analytics, the Director of Technology will lead a team of IT professionals and work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the IT Technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with the company's growth objectives.
• Identify and incorporate new and emerging technology trends as applicable to the METUS business.
• Establish metrics to measure technology performance and return on investment (ROI).

IT Infrastructure and Operations:

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security and scalability.
• Manage software across the organization, ensuring it meets the needs of the business and remains up to date.
• Administer on-prem and cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
• Ensure IT service delivery, including systems applications, support services, and 24/7 support.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity best practices as well as corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support Information Security Management (ISM) activities such as providing training and awareness to the enterprise, oversee security audits, implement improvements related to vulnerabilities/weaknesses in current technology, etc.
• Provide strategic planning, policy development, auditing and monitoring for all IT infrastructure and security measures.
• Oversee contracts relating to IT software, services and suppliers, ensuring they are compliant with IT and Legal policies.
• Implement architectural standards across the enterprise to ensure scalability and support timely delivery and high quality of all digital solutions.

Project Management and Change Management:

• Ensure timely delivery of IT projects, including budget adherence and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and implement change management processes to support system implementations.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.

People Leadership

• Lead IT teams and functions to support daily operations as well as achieve project- and strategic-level objectives.
• Mentor, coach and develop the IT team members to ensure they are highly utilized and growing in their career objectives
• Demonstrate METUS values and servant leadership qualities across the enterprise
• Willing to travel up to 25% to for various Company meetings and training both domestically and possibly internationally
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or related specialization.
• 10+ years of experience with IT and IT Management
• Experience in data center management including hardware/software/networking procurement and management
• Experience with high availability full stack hardware and network management (firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, web servers, virtualized machines, high volume transactional database servers and related software on Windows and Linux operating systems)
• Expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of distributed systems concepts
• Knowledge of and exposure to Azure and AWS application services
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Advanced understanding of AI landscape, in particular Large Language Model (LLM) solutions
• Advanced certifications in relevant domains (M365, CISSP, CISM, etc).
• Demonstrated experience supporting a remote, multi-business workforce with front-line workers.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Team player demonstrating METUS core values including a desire to win together, deliver excellence, drive sustainability, focus on execution and learn continuously.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $140,000 and $192,500 per year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including target bonus plans and discretionary awards. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation per year, 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, depending on hire date. Employees may also take up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid [parental/disability/emergency/etc.] leave, if eligible.

ABOUT MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TRANE HVAC US

Formed in 2018, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) is a leading provider of ductless and VRF systems in the United States and Latin America. A 50 percent – 50 percent joint venture between Ingersoll Rand plc and Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., the company provides innovative products, systems and solutions capable of cooling and heating any application from a home to a large commercial building. METUS is a leading marketer of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioning and heating technology. Systems sold by the joint venture include a wide variety of technologically advanced products designed to deliver superior efficiency, comfort and control.

The family of brands supported by METUS includes: Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Trane® / Mitsubishi Electric and American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning Mitsubishi Electric. More information is available at www.metahvac.com . We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(K).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona fide occupational qualification). The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the Company, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.