Chief Information Officer

Summary:

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a strategic leader responsible for developing and implementing the organization's technology vision and roadmap. This position oversees the IT department and ensures that the technology needs of the company are aligned with its strategic goals. The CIO is responsible for staying up to date with emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to leverage technology to improve business processes, and collaborating closely with other executives to ensure that the organization's technology investments are aligned with its overall strategy. Must be an innovative and forward-thinking leader with a proven record of developing and executing technology strategies that drive business results.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement technology strategies and infrastructure to support the organization's goals and objectives.

• Oversee the IT department and ensure that all technology systems are operating efficiently and effectively.

• Develop and maintain relationships with technology vendors and partners.

• Ensure the organization is compliant with all relevant technology regulations and laws.

• Assume responsibility for budget (including monitoring and controlling expenses), personnel, strategic planning, and policy development as they relate to information technology.

• Lead and mentor the IT team to ensure the department is meeting the needs of the organization.

• Partner and collaborate with the executive leadership team to ensure the organization's technology investments are aligned with the overall strategy.

• Manage the organization's data and ensure it is secure and properly maintained.

• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the organization can continue to operate in the event of a technology-related disruption.

• Develop and implement cybersecurity measures to protect the organization's data and systems from cyber threats.

• Ensure that the organization's technology infrastructure is scalable and can support future growth.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to the use of technology within the organization.

• Continuously evaluate and recommend innovative technologies that optimize organizational operations and drive the achievement of strategic goals.

• Ensure the organization's technology infrastructure is dependable and available 24/7.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with their needs and expectations.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has direct reports. Manages staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to lead and motivate a team, make complex decisions, and manage conflicting priorities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, build relationships with vendors and partners, and effectively manage conflicts.

• Deep understanding of hardware, software, networking, and cloud-based technologies.

• Knowledge of relevant technology regulations and laws.

• Ability to develop and implement technology strategies that support the organization's goals and objectives.

Education and/or Experience:

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

• 25+ years of relevant experience in information technology, encompassing strategic planning, budgeting, change management, leadership, and process improvement.

• Prior work experience in a related industry for similarly sized organization, highly preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None Required

Work Complexity:

Problems and issues faced are frequently complex and sometimes multi-dimensional, requiring broad-based consideration of variables that impact the Major Corporate Function or Business Unit, or the entire FFOC operating company

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.