WHO WE ARE:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.
The Vice President, IT Americas, will play a critical role in driving our IT vision and strategy for the Americas region (US, Canada, LATAM). You will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing IT team, fostering strong relationships with business stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT services and solutions in the markets to drive growth.

• Leadership and Strategy:
• Execute a comprehensive IT strategy for the Americas region, aligning with global IT objectives and business needs.
• Build and manage a strong IT organization, providing leadership, mentoring, and development opportunities to team members.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the IT team.
• Business Partnership and Influence:
• Cultivate strong relationships with key business stakeholders, understanding their needs and challenges.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business on technology matters, providing insights and recommendations.
• Ensure IT services and solutions are aligned with business priorities and deliver value.
• Influence various stakeholders across business and IT to drive change and transformation
• Operational Excellence:
• Oversee the delivery of IT services and solutions, ensuring high quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Focus on continuous improvement and the implementation of best practices in terms of measuring and tracking IT service management.
• Manage IT budgets and resources effectively for the region.
• Implement and maintain appropriate IT governance and controls.
• Technology Innovation:
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends, identifying opportunities to leverage them for business advantage.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and solutions, ensuring successful implementation and integration.
• Team Management:
• Lead and mentor a team of diverse IT professionals across NA and LATAM markets, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.