Head of IT Department

About Midea America:

Midea America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary within Midea Group, the Fortune 500 giant known for making life easier for millions around the globe. As the world’s top maker of home appliances, Midea is proud of its 166,000+ employees and presence in 200+ countries, including here in the U.S.

Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., with an innovation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, Midea America is dedicated to providing practical innovations that surprise and delight, creating moments to cherish at home. Midea's lineup of appliances - from refrigerators to air conditioners, laundry solutions and floor care - are high quality, reliable, and affordable. By thoughtfully engineering performance, convenience, and design into every product, Midea delivers on the promise of every appliance to make your life a little easier.

Position Overview:

The Head of IT will lead the strategy, implementation, and management of technology solutions supporting Midea America’s U.S. operations. This leader will partner closely with executive and business teams to ensure IT systems, infrastructure, and digital initiatives effectively support business performance, operational scalability, and innovation. This role requires a hands-on technology leader with experience managing enterprise systems, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives within a complex and fast-paced organization.

Job Responsibilities:

IT Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the IT function for Midea America, overseeing technology operations, systems, and infrastructure.
• Develop and execute IT strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency across North America.
• Build and lead a high-performing IT team while fostering collaboration across business units.

Enterprise Systems & Applications

• Oversee core enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, and supply chain systems, such as WMS, TMS and inbound tracking system.
• Partner with analytics, finance, operations, and commercial teams to ensure technology supports business processes and decision-making.
• Drive improvements and modernization of existing systems.

Digital Transformation

• Lead initiatives focused on system integration, automation, and data capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve efficiency, productivity, and scalability.

Infrastructure & Security

• Ensure reliable and secure IT infrastructure, including networks and systems.
• Implement cybersecurity best practices to protect company systems and data.

Vendor & Project Management

• Manage external technology vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Oversee IT budgets and ensure cost-effective technology investments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, including progressive leadership responsibilities.
• 3–5 years managing IT teams or enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience supporting U.S. business operations in manufacturing, consumer products, appliances, or electronics industries is highly preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience managing complex IT environments across multiple business functions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Experience working in global or matrix organizations is a plus.

Feature Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement

Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.