Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Unclassified - Irving, TX

Full-time - Senior

Irving, TX

About the position

We are searching for a seasoned Chief Information Officer (CIO) leader who is passionate about growth and leading a team to excellence. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for devising the company's IT strategy and ensuring that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. Your leadership will be crucial in selecting and implementing suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits. You will set objectives and strategies for the IT department, design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience both internally and externally, and plan the implementation of new systems while providing guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization. As the CIO, you will approve purchases of technological equipment and software, establishing partnerships with IT providers to enhance the organization's technological infrastructure. You will oversee the networks and computer systems to ensure optimal performance, direct and organize all IT-related projects, and monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain a competitive advantage. Additionally, you will analyze the costs, value, and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actionable strategies. Team development is a core aspect of this role. You will lead a collaborative work environment where employees actively share knowledge, ideas, and best practices to enhance team cohesion and productivity. Providing guidance and mentorship to team members will be essential, as you help develop their skills, knowledge, and career paths within the company. Regular feedback and performance evaluations will be part of your responsibilities to identify areas for improvement and growth. You will also promote diversity and inclusion initiatives within the team, creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that leverages the strengths of a diverse workforce. Managing resources, including personnel and budget, will support team development initiatives and goals, and you will develop strategies and contingency plans to ensure the team is well-prepared to handle unexpected challenges in business.

Responsibilities

• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits.
• Set objectives and strategies for the IT department.
• Design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience internally and externally.
• Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization.
• Approve purchases of technological equipment and software and establish partnerships with IT providers.
• Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance.
• Direct and organize all IT-related projects.
• Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage.
• Analyze the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest action.
• Lead a collaborative work environment where employees actively share knowledge, ideas, and best practices to enhance team cohesion and productivity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members - develop their skills, knowledge, and career paths within the company.
• Regularly provide feedback and conduct performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and growth.
• Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives within the team to create an inclusive and equitable work environment that leverages the strengths of a diverse workforce.
• Manage resources, including personnel and budget to support team development initiatives and goals.
• Develop strategies and contingency plans to ensure the team is well-prepared to handle unexpected challenges in business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field.
• Proven experience as CIO or similar managerial role.
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure.
• Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation.
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A strong strategic and business mindset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to make informed decisions and optimize systems performance.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to work at a standard computer set up 40+ hours per week, with or without accommodations.