Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with cross-functional leaders to develop comprehensive strategies that optimize product development, streamline commercialization processes, and enhance operational efficiency.  Participate with R&D and commercial innovators so that the interface with digital tools can improve utility to the grower. 
• Ensure that technology initiatives align with business objectives, supporting Gowan’s operations, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and commercial readiness.
• Provide strategies and technology solutions to facilitate global product launches.
• Implement business processes and systems for commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, and ERP.  Implement and improve systems that make Gowan’s wide data libraries a competitive advantage for IP, product design and agronomic knowledge. 
• Lead and develop a global IT team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define an operating model to enhance IT capabilities.
• Establish governance protocols for product/platform compliance, policy development, and risk management.
• Strengthen IT security measures to protect company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop enterprise AI and data management strategies, including retention and governance standards.
• Maintain a stable and highly available computing infrastructure and validated computer systems.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop and manage the IT portfolio budget.
• Oversee strategic vendor and partner relationships.
• Direct cybersecurity efforts using a risk-based approach and ensure program agility.
• Drive commercial readiness in IT and related business processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technology or related field.
• Master’s degree or similar designation is highly desirable.


• Required Skills:
• +15 years of related experience
• Experience in building commercial-ready IT infrastructure, processes, and controls.
• Ability to translate business needs into a strategic IT roadmap and effectively implement it.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in vendor management and technology business management processes.
• Extensive experience with software development lifecycle in regulated environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, influencing, and negotiating skills.

Direct Reports:

• IT Infrastructure and Security Manager
• IT Support & Field Services Manager
• IT ERP Manager
• IT Applications & BI Manager
• IT Manager (International)
• Project Manager