Chief Information Officer

at  Tait Towers

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience in a medium to large Information Technology environment, with proven success in senior IT leadership roles, preferably within a design, engineering, or manufacturing environment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS, DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
• Must have experience with the implementation and roll-out of an ERP system
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives and advanced technologies.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and best practices in how to leverage them including how they may be applied to TAIT
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technologies to business leaders, and business concepts to the GTS workforce.
• Business acumen and a clear understanding of how transformation impacts revenue, profitability, and customer experience.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop top talent within an organization.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce.
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) at TAIT is responsible for overseeing the technological direction of the company, ensuring that the IT infrastructure and systems support the strategic objectives and operational needs of a design and engineer-to-order organization. This role leads the Global Technology Solutions (GTS) team, driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring robust cybersecurity measures. While not directly responsible for external, customer-facing technology products, the CIO serves as a strategic partner and provides support to the teams developing those technologies. Additionally, the CIO ensures that the GTS team delivers excellent customer service to the rest of the organization and rationalizes software tools to streamline operations and save costs.