Chief Information Officer

Collaborative, hands-on CIO to serve as the strategic heart of the enterprise technology landscape. In this role, you will work side-by-side with the executive team to modernize internal systems, nurture a high-performing technology team, and turn complex tech ecosystems into seamless business drivers. If you thrive on deep operational ownership, mentoring talent, and shaping the tech roadmap from the inside out, this team is ready for your vision., * Guide the Technology Journey: Craft a clear, inspiring tech roadmap ensuring systems, investments, and teams are aligned to support long-term success.

• Master the Core: Take full ownership of enterprise architectures, including the health and evolution of their Epicor (Kinetic) ERP ecosystem and database environments.
• Empower the Team: Lead, mentor, and inspire an in-house team building a culture rooted in trust, technical excellence, and genuine support.
• Connect Digital & Commerce: Partner with B2C web and e-commerce teams to ensure backend systems seamlessly power front-end customer experiences.
• Protect & Govern: Drive cybersecurity strategies, data privacy standards, and governance to safeguard enterprise assets.
• Navigate Complex Partnerships: Guide external technology vendors, solution providers, and strategic transitions smoothly.

• In-House Leadership: 10 years leading internal corporate technology functions and departments (preferably in a privately held global manufacturer).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline (MBA or MS in IT is a welcome plus).
• Track Record: 10 years of progressive technology leadership
• ERP & Systems Expertise: Deep experience overseeing enterprise ERP platforms (direct experience with Epicor / Kinetic strongly preferred).
• Technical & Business Savvy: Strong balance of cybersecurity, infrastructure, and web integration skills with a knack for translating tech strategies into plain-English business value.

Our client is a well-established, family-owned global manufacturer and distributor powering iconic brands across the consumer products, crafting, and commercial equipment spaces. Built on a rich legacy of quality and innovation, they foster a vibrant, people-first culture where technology directly drives everyday business growth.