VP of Digital Transformation & AI

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

The Vice President of Digital Transformation & AI is a senior executive leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide digital modernization initiatives with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. This role bridges technical innovation and business strategy to deliver measurable value, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences. The VP will define and execute the organization's AI-enabled digital transformation roadmap in alignment with overall business goals. This position partners closely with IT, operations, marketing, and executive leadership to implement scalable, data-driven solutions. The role champions organizational change, ensuring adoption of new technologies and processes. The VP of Digital Transformation & AI plays a critical role in maintaining Lippert's competitive advantage in an evolving digital landscape.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Primary Duty: The principal, main, major, or most important duty of this position is to lead and execute Lippert's enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy with a core focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to drive business value, operational efficiency, and innovation.
2. Develop and lead a comprehensive digital transformation and AI strategy aligned with Lippert's business objectives and long-term growth plans.
   Identify, evaluate, and oversee the implementation of emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics.
3. Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, operations, marketing, finance, and business leaders to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions.
4. Ensure AI and digital initiatives are outcome-focused and tied to defined KPIs, including productivity improvements, cost savings, and revenue growth.
5. Champion change management efforts to support adoption of new systems, tools, and AI-enabled processes across the organization.
6. Provide executive-level guidance on ethical, responsible, and compliant use of AI technologies in alignment with company values and regulatory requirements.
7. Monitor industry trends and innovations to ensure Lippert remains competitive and forward-looking in digital capabilities.

Other Key Responsibilities:

1. Advise senior leadership and the executive team on digital innovation opportunities and risks.
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and technology partners.
3. Support the development of a data-driven culture through education, communication, and leadership.
4. Perform all other responsibilities as may be assigned by management.
5. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

1. Primarily working indoors in an office environment.
2. May sit for extended periods of time.
3. Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
4. Repetitive use of hands to operate computers and related technology.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field required.
2. Master's degree or advanced education in technology, business, or data analytics preferred.
3. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital transformation, technology strategy, or related roles.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.

Competencies:

1. Strategic thinking and vision
2. Executive communication and influence
3. Change management leadership
4. Data-driven decision making
5. Cross-functional collaboration
6. Ethical judgment and integrity
7. Results orientation
8. Innovation and continuous improvement

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role has supervisory responsibilities upon hire.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The Team Member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, salaried position. Hours and days of work are determined by business needs and coordination with the reporting manager.

Travel:

Travel is expected and may be up to 25-30% of the role, including travel to Lippert locations and external partner sites.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operational environments.
Executive-level leadership experience within digital transformation or technology functions.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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