Digital Tech Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

Our Mission.

Securing the materials to build our future.

Materials underpin the technologies that will define the future—from artificial intelligence and advanced electronics to energy and national defense. Principal Mineral is building the systems, capabilities, and markets that will strengthen domestic industrial capacity and secure the critical materials supply chain for generations to come.

Technology is central to that mission.

Principal Mineral is creating an integrated global manufacturing platform through the acquisition of industry-leading businesses, including Camden Copper, Isola Group, and Conductive Composites. As we continue to grow, technology will become a competitive advantage—connecting manufacturing, supply chain, commercial operations, and data into a scalable enterprise platform that accelerates innovation and business performance.

This is not a traditional IT leadership role.

It is an opportunity to build the enterprise technology and data platform that will support one of America's fastest-growing critical materials companies.

We are looking for a builder—someone energized by solving difficult problems, modernizing technology, leveraging data and AI, and creating capabilities that scale with the business.

The Vice President, Digital & Information Technology will lead the transformation of Principal Mineral's global technology organization into a modern, data-driven business partner.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this executive will partner with leaders across manufacturing, engineering, commercial, finance, and operations to develop the technology, data, and digital capabilities that enable growth, operational excellence, and future acquisitions.

Success in this role requires equal parts strategic thinking and execution. The ideal candidate enjoys building organizations, simplifying complexity, developing people, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Build the scalable technology foundation supporting Principal Mineral's continued growth.

• Define and execute the enterprise technology strategy.
• Modernize SAP, enterprise applications, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Build scalable platforms capable of supporting acquisitions and global operations.

Powered by data. Solutions delivered on an industrial scale.

• Build the enterprise data capabilities that enable faster decisions, operational visibility, and scalable growth.
• Develop the enterprise data strategy and modern data warehouse/lake architecture.
• Establish enterprise reporting, executive dashboards, KPI governance, and master data standards.
• Integrate SAP and enterprise systems into a trusted, enterprise-wide data platform.
• Expand AI-enabled analytics and self-service reporting across the business.

Modernize technology supporting manufacturing and operational excellence.

• Improve visibility across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial operations.
• Partner with business leaders to improve productivity, automation, and operational performance.
• Expand digital manufacturing capabilities that support global growth.

Build a high-performing technology organization capable of scaling with the business.

• Develop exceptional technology talent and future leaders.
• Foster innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Create governance and operating disciplines that enable speed and execution.

Build technology capabilities that accelerate Principal Mineral's long‑term strategy.

• Support acquisition due diligence and technology integration.
• Standardize enterprise platforms across operating companies.
• Position technology as a strategic enabler of future growth.

• Built a clear enterprise technology and digital roadmap.
• Established a scalable enterprise data platform supporting business intelligence and executive reporting.
• Modernized SAP and enterprise applications while reducing manual processes.
• Expanded digital manufacturing capabilities across global operations.
• Introduced AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity and decision-making.
• Built a high-performing technology organization focused on accountability and execution.
• Positioned technology as a strategic growth platform supporting Principal Mineral's long‑term mission.

We're looking for leaders who have experience in:

• Manufacturing or industrial technology organizations.
• Enterprise ERP platforms, preferably SAP.
• Enterprise data platforms, analytics, and reporting.
• Digital transformation, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled business solutions.
• Building and developing high-performing technology teams.
• Supporting growth, acquisitions, or rapidly scaling organizations.

You are someone who:

• Builds capability rather than maintaining the status quo.
• Thinks strategically and executes with urgency.
• Uses data to simplify complex business problems.
• Develop people and builds strong, collaborative teams.
• Thrives in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments.
• Embraces innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Believes technology should accelerate business performance—not slow it down.