Description

Company Overview

Monaca Food Solutions (Evans Food Group, Ltd. / Palmex) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private-label snack foods, specializing in pork skins, tortilla chips, pellet snacks, and other innovative snack products. With multiple manufacturing facilities across North America and a strong presence in both the U.S. and international markets, Evans Food Group is committed to delivering high-quality, flavorful snacks that celebrate heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship.

As part of our ongoing transformation and growth, the Company has invested heavily in innovation, operational excellence, and product development to remain a category leader in the rapidly evolving snack-food industry.

About the Role

The Vice President of Information Technology is a senior executive responsible for setting and executing Monarca’s enterprise technology vision. This leader will drive digital transformation, modernize systems, strengthen cybersecurity, and ensure technology enables operational excellence, scalability, and value creation. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to build and lead a high-performing IT organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

Develop & execute an enterprise IT strategy aligned with Monarca’s business objectives & growth agenda
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, recommending solutions that enhance capability, efficiency, and competitive advantages
Lead Monarca’s digital transformation, promoting innovation, automation, and continuous improvement across the organization
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and business leaders on technology investments, risk mitigation, and digital enablement priorities
Lead IT due diligence, integration planning, TSA management, and synergy capture for acquisitions, partnering closely with the CFO and Business leaders
Drive modernization of Monarca’s technology landscape, including ERP evolution, cloud adoption, data strategy, and workflow digitization

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud environments, and end-user computing
Ensure reliability, scalability, security, and performance of all systems and applications
Develop and maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure adherence to SLAs

Cybersecurity & Data Governance

Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies, controls, and best practices to protect organizational systems and data
Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations and industry standards
Implement data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility
Lead enterprise cybersecurity risk assessments and incident response readiness

Application, Data & System Development

Own enterprise architecture, cybersecurity standards, ERP roadmap, and technology platform decisions, aligned with CFO-approved investment priorities
Oversee selection, implementation, and integration of enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, supply chain, commercial systems)
Lead or support development of custom solutions that meet business needs and scale with growth
Promote adoption of analytics, BI tools, and data-driven decision-making across the organization

Team Leadership & Development

Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team with strong technical and leadership capabilities
Set clear performance objectives, provide coaching, and support professional development
Manage IT budgets, resources, and project portfolios effectively
Maintain a structured operating rhythm including bi-weekly CFO touchpoints and ad-hoc reviews

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership & department heads on all technology-related matters
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency on IT strategy,
progress, and challenges
Partner with Operations, S. Chain, Sales, HR, & Finance to co-own automation, workflow digitization,
data strategy, and system integration initiatives that drive operational efficiency and EBITDA impact
Ensure IT solutions are aligned with business needs and deliver measurable value

Enterprise Governance & Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the CFO with accountability for enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity
posture, and IT investment prioritization
Enterprise-Wide Influence — Operates as a cross-functional leader with Operations, Supply Chain,
Sales, HR, and Finance
Co-owns cross-functional digital initiatives, automation, and data strategy with business leaders
Participates in ELT governance, strategic planning, and value-creation initiatives
Owns enterprise architecture, cybersecurity standards, ERP roadmap, and vendor selection

Requirements

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related
field; MBA preferred
15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior executive role
Proven track record of developing and executing IT strategies that support business growth & innovation
Deep expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, data analytics, AI, and enterprise
architecture
Strong knowledge of IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle platforms
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage budgets, and oversee cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills
PE-backed experience with value creation, operational scaling, and technology-enabled EBITDA
improvement
M&A experience including due diligence, integration, TSA management, and synergy realization.

Why Join Monarca?

Opportunity to shape Monarca’s technology vision and drive enterprise-wide transformation.
Work with a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team.
Play a key role in domestic and international expansion.
Join a high-growth, PE-backed organization on a strong upward trajectory.

Location: Based in Addison, Texas, Monterrey, Mexico, or fully remote with travel as needed

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