Koch Industries - Wichita, KS

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Wichita, KS
51-100 employees
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at KBX Logistics, you will be at the forefront of leading a dynamic team of approximately 55 IT professionals, including supervisors and individual contributors. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the IT functions and develop innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement within the organization. This role is pivotal in enhancing KBX's IT infrastructure, cybersecurity measures, and overall technological capabilities. You will be expected to hold your teams accountable to key standards, set clear expectations, and implement measures that align with the strategic goals and business objectives of KBX Logistics. In this position, you will develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that supports the company's growth and objectives. You will lead a diverse team that includes cybersecurity specialists, enterprise architects, project management office (PMO) staff, and electronic data processing (EDP) personnel. Your leadership will ensure the effective management of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and the deployment and integration of new technologies. You will also be responsible for maintaining discipline in project management and prioritization, ensuring the successful implementation of IT projects. Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement will be essential, as you will need to respond to changing business needs while adhering to Principle Based Management frameworks. Collaboration with other senior leaders will be crucial to align IT initiatives with business goals and drive organizational success. Additionally, you will actively participate in Koch Council discussions, ensuring that your department meets Koch-wide expectations for cybersecurity and risk mitigation. This role may require travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that supports the company's growth and objectives.
  • Lead a large team of IT professionals, including cybersecurity specialists, enterprise architects, PMO staff, and EDP personnel.
  • Oversee the management of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and the deployment/integration of new technologies.
  • Ensure the successful implementation of IT projects, maintaining discipline in project management and prioritization.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and responsiveness to changing business needs.
  • Collaborate with other senior leaders to align IT initiatives with business goals and drive organizational success.
  • Actively participate in Koch Council discussions, ensuring your department meets Koch-wide expectations for cybersecurity and risk mitigation.

Requirements

  • Experience directing an IT team or IT Department and aligning work to achieve business goals.
  • Experience in financial management, including planning, forecasting, and maximizing ROI on technology investments.
  • Experience developing and implementing a strategy that drives business efficiency.
  • Experience managing large-scale IT projects that impact multiple business units.
  • Experience influencing cross-functional teams to implement changes.
  • Experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of IT systems or infrastructure.
  • Experience mentoring and developing an IT staff.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working in the transportation/logistics industry.
  • Experience leading a software product organization.
  • Experience in cloud computing, big data analytics, and/or project/program management.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
  • Experience communicating IT strategies and initiatives to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Health savings account
  • AD&D insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
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