Chief Information Officer

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We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will have ownership of the establishment and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and ensure alignment with the enterprise's business strategy. As a member of the extended leadership team, the CIO will actively contribute and bring knowledge and expertise in current and future technologies and apply them to business model design, business process re-engineering, products and services delivery, and drive outcomes that create competitive advantage. This role will be a key leader in modernizing the company's operational effectiveness, which will improve shop floor automation, drive supply chain efficiencies, and develop workforce automation through technologies such as RPA and Machine Learning. The CIO will act as an advisor and digital leader to business leaders as the company continues to elevate its technology strategy, partnering to drive a digital enablement culture across the business. This executive will build deep relationships with the business leadership team and drive business solutions and value, using the appropriate technology. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: As the information technology leader for the company, set the mission and vision of the IT organization and technology agenda to develop a business-oriented culture. Lead the development and architecture of the digital IT strategy and roadmap; ensure its integration with the enterprise's strategic planning process, and the resulting business strategy and plans. Act as a trusted advisor and collaborate with other executives and business unit leaders to develop a clear understanding of business needs; ensure cost-effective delivery of IT services to meet those needs and respond with agility to changing business priorities. Participate in the assessment of external digital opportunities and threats, and internal technology capabilities required to achieve desired competitive positioning. Stay current on new technologies and platforms. Provide direction on which emerging technologies should be assessed, adopted and integrated into the enterprise to ensure IT capabilities respond to the needs of the enterprise's business strategy. Provide strategic direction and oversight for the design, development, operation and support of IT systems and programs that fulfill the needs of the business, including enterprise architecture management, application management, cyber security and disaster recovery, and infrastructure and operations support management. Develop and control annual operating and capital expenditure budget for IT to ensure it is consistent with overall strategic objectives of the enterprise and is within plan. Propose, develop and complete strategies for cost efficiency and optimization. Work with HR and the IT leadership team to develop an IT "people strategy" that aligns with the business and IT strategy. Both teams work together to continually look for groundbreaking and innovative solutions for the recruitment, development and retention of the IT workforce. Drive the development of enterprise technology standards, governance processes and performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value to the enterprise. Provide strong leadership, coaching and direction to the IT leadership team and staff. YOU HAVE: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field. Advanced degree preferred. 15+ years of IT experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with demonstrable leadership within ERP, manufacturing automation, supply chain, external vendor environments and strong financial acumen. 15+ years progressive IT leadership experience. Demonstrated experience in IT organization design and development. Experience in strategic business / technology roadmap development, architecture, multi-year program delivery and organizational change. Experience in developing modern engagement solutions and demonstrating business value inherent within data and the relevant analytics for return on investment. Transformation experience in complex and dynamic environments. Proven experience in leading technology transformation initiatives in complex and dynamic environments. Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performance teams. Collaborating and Influencing: Promotes collaboration and partnership among multiple parties inside the organization. Ability to make process changes to existing ways of working to significantly improve results. Proactively raises quality and productivity through efficiencies and by implementing best-in-class solutions. WE HAVE: A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow yo