Koch Industries - Dallas, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Dallas, TX
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 professionals, including supervisors and individual contributors. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the IT functions and spearhead the development of innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement within the organization. The CIO plays a crucial role in enhancing KBX's IT infrastructure, fortifying cybersecurity measures, and elevating the overall technological capabilities of the company. You will be tasked with ensuring that your teams adhere to key standards, set clear expectations, and implement effective measures to achieve organizational goals. In this role, you will develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with the company's growth objectives. You will lead a diverse team of IT professionals, including cybersecurity specialists, enterprise architects, project management office (PMO) staff, and electronic data processing (EDP) personnel. Your leadership will be instrumental in managing IT infrastructure, overseeing cybersecurity initiatives, and integrating new technologies into the existing framework. You will also ensure the successful implementation of IT projects, maintaining discipline in project management and prioritization to meet the evolving needs of the business. Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement will be a key focus, as you work to ensure that the IT department is responsive to changing business needs. Collaboration with other senior leaders will be essential to align IT initiatives with broader business goals, driving 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 position 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, project management office (PMO) staff, and electronic data processing (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, consistent with Principle Based Management frameworks.
  • 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 is meeting Koch-wide expectations for cyber security 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, 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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