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Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Join a 100 Year old and growing electronics and technology company based in Harrisburg, PA that offers an employee stock ownership plan, competitive pay, an excellent benefits package and paid time off to volunteer in the community.

• We are empowered by our employee co-owners who provide the industry’s best service and we promote a collaborative culture.
• We feel strongly about giving back to the community and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly business practices.
• We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Paid Time Off, Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision benefits as well as Gym Reimbursement and Tuition Assistance.
• As a D&H Co-Owner you receive numerous discounts on services.

We are looking for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to support our IT Business Enablement Department.

SUMMARY:

The CIO’s role is to provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing companywide information technology initiatives. The CIO is also D&H’s Chief Data Protection Officer and Chief Information Security Officer and is responsible for directing, planning and implementing enterprise-wide IT systems in support of business operations with a focus on improving cost effectiveness, service quality and business development. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the organization's information technology and systems including data and security protection and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

STRATEGY

·       As a member of the senior management team, make a key contribution to the formulation of the company’s business and digital strategies.

·       Proactively advise the senior management team on the emerging technologies and digital trends that are most relevant to the company's goals and evolving needs.

·       Help determine capital investment parameters, priorities and risks for enterprise-wide IT initiatives to maximize the return on investment.

LEADERSHIP

·       Develop an IT vision, strategy, and a roadmap, and lead the IT team and its business partners in effective execution.

·       Ensure, on an ongoing basis, that current and planned technical architecture, investments and solutions are aligned with company business objectives.

·       Prepare and monitor IT operational budgets that meet prevailing objectives and constraints.

·       Develop and execute an analytics program that will allow company business leaders to make data-based decisions.

·       Build strong relationships with business groups and their leaders across the enterprise, and develop a detailed understanding of their issues, challenges and opportunities.

·       Implement the most appropriate and effective IT organizational design to support and engage with the business.

·       Ensure transparency and collaboration between the IT organization and its business partners.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

·       Hire, develop, evaluate, reward, and retain a highly-qualified team of IT professionals.

·       Foster a culture of innovation, transparency and accountability in IT.

·       Promote a “business-first” mentality at all levels of the IT organization.

·       Ensure that the organization has strong systems analysis and project management skills, and the ability to execute business-critical projects.

·       Develop and maintain a plan that provides for succession and continuity in the most critical IT management positions.

IT OPERATIONS

·       Direct the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of the computing infrastructure that supports the company’s operations and business applications. 

·       Establish metrics for managing IT effectiveness and for measuring the impact of IT on the business.

·       Establish appropriate service levels and the processes to ensure that KPIs are met.

·       Maintain oversight of all IT projects, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored and reported.

·       Establish a comprehensive enterprise information security program to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of relevant data.

·       Lead the design and implementation of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.

·       Establish and enforce IT policies, processes, portfolio management, development standards and methodologies.

·       Monitor the industry for developments in IT operations; evaluate and implement relevant new tools and service management frameworks.

·       Review, recommend, and oversee all vendors and managed service agreements for computing, telecommunications, IT services, and equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 This position has supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Security Office, Corporate Projects Management Office, Business Technology Infrastructure and Information Operations, Business Application Development and Operations are supervised by this job. There are approximately 200 employees, in total, reporting to the subordinate supervisors. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·       Education

o   Master’s in Business Administration or Information systems management or equivalent experience required.

·       Experience

o   15 years of career experience in technology, including a minimum of 10 years in a leadership position.

o   Experience in a CIO, CTO, VP Business Technology or equivalent position is preferred.

o   Experience in distribution or a related industry is preferred.

o   Experience with large scale ERP/Systems transformation required.

o   Experience leading an agile and waterfall development organization.

o   Experience managing a large outsourcing partnership.

o   P&L leadership experience is preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Great benefits.
• Competitive industry pay.
• Excellent Work/Life Balance.

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