Molex - Lisle, IL
posted 2 months ago
Molex is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to join its Digital Leadership Team (DLT) at the corporate headquarters in Lisle, IL. This pivotal role is responsible for understanding and applying disruptive technologies to enhance business strategies. The CIO will lead the technology infrastructures, applications, tools, and platforms that drive business effectiveness and optimize company assets, ensuring alignment with the Koch and Molex visions. The position requires a clear technology vision that supports and accelerates business strategy and goals, while also maintaining and operating core operational systems essential for the global business's everyday execution. The CIO will focus on driving business strategy through transformational technology, collaborating with digital peers, leaders, and functional teams to identify, develop, and deploy key cross-company initiatives. This role involves facilitating cross-functional discussions to maximize the effectiveness of modern technology solutions, increase self-service options, and ensure governance and frameworks around tools are optimized, resilient, and secure. The CIO will also be responsible for developing new ideas and ways of working, while proactively discovering and understanding emerging technology and industry trends that can guide and influence the company's digital footprint and strategic opportunities. Key experiences for this role include successfully leading a large, global matrix organization, demonstrating increasing responsibility and financial acumen, and managing enterprise-level transformational programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong executive communication skills, the ability to lead large-scale enterprise change, and the capability to build high-performing, cross-functional teams. Additionally, the CIO will need to identify future talent needs and develop plans to acquire or cultivate the necessary talent and capabilities within the organization. A deep understanding of the digital operating model and a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation are essential for success in this role.