Director IT Solutions

Eurofins Food Testing is a division of the broader Eurofins Scientific Inc. We are the leader in food feed and supplement testing support and development services. We partner with suppliers processors manufacturers packers distributors and retailers. Few testing laboratories can combine the level of expertise technological leadership attention to quality and customer service that have made Eurofins the global leader in our space. Significant investments in innovation technology IT and logistics.  We are currently seeking a Director of our IT Solutions team.  Reporting to the Vice President of IT Solutions key responsibilities include:

    Lead the implementation of software projects managing internal and subcontracted teams to meet timelines and ensure successful launches.
    Supervise manage and mentor software developers to complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
    Develop and enforce best practice coding standards utilize lower environments for appropriate testing to catch errors before they are promoted to production.
    Lead and oversee business IT change management processes to ensure structured risk-aware implementation of technology changes with minimal disruption to business operations.
    Direct and coordinate incident response efforts ensuring timely identification containment and resolution of IT service disruptions while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
    Champion root cause analysis initiatives to identify underlying issues behind recurring incidents implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement in system reliability and performance.
    Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommends technical solutions.
    Ensures the consistency and maintainability of existing technology systems by creating maintaining and enforcing standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.
    Directs prioritizes and assists with the workload of staff.
    Reviews all designs code and unit test plans where applicable.
    Approves all business requirements prior to the technical solution. Participates on hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contracts.
    Directs education programs for IT staff.
    Coordinate between users operations and programming teams for systems design modifications and troubleshooting.
 

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate would possess:

Technical Expertise
    Deep understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) agile methodologies and DevOps practices
    Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure AWS Google Cloud) and modern integration technologies (e.g. APIs microservices)
    Strong grasp of application security compliance and data governance principles

Strategic & Operational Skills
    Ability to align application strategy with business goals and drive innovation
    Experience in IT change management incident response and root cause analysis to ensure system stability and resilience

Leadership & Communication
    Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
    Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities including translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
    Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and influencing executive decision-making
 

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field (Masters preferred)
    10 years of progressive experience in IT with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing application development and support
    Proven track record managing enterprise application portfolios digital transformation initiatives or large-scale software implementations
     Ability to work independently and as part of a team self-motivation adaptability and a positive attitude
    Availability after hours for business outages and ability to coordinate resources to restore services to laboratories.
    Ability to learn new techniques perform multiple tasks simultaneously keep accurate records follow instructions and comply with company policies
    Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
 

Position is full-time Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines IA are encouraged to apply.
 

Additional Information :

As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work!

Life at Eurofins is a meritocracy where people are empowered to make decisions and are rewarded for their success allowing them to advance quickly. Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays vacation personal days and dental and vision options.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time