Serve as a Strategic Technology Visionary
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's technology strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and driving business growth. This visionary leader will develop and implement the company's IT roadmap, aligning with business objectives to leverage technology for competitive advantage.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop and Implement IT Strategy: Create a comprehensive IT strategy that supports the company's 5-year plan goals, ensuring technology enables business growth.
* Thought Leadership: Provide expert guidance on leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, optimize business processes, and drive innovation.
* Collaboration and Partnership: Work closely with senior leadership to prioritize technology initiatives, optimize business processes, and drive business value.
* Trend Monitoring and Analysis: Stay ahead of technological advancements, analyzing trends and best practices to maintain the organization's position as a leader in innovation.
* Digital Transformation: Lead initiatives to innovate, provide exceptional customer experience, and drive business growth through digital channels.
* Culture of Innovation: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the IT department and across the organization, promoting innovation and excellence.
* IT Operations Management: Oversee the management of IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and data management to ensure system efficiency, availability, and scalability.
* Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices in IT governance and security by developing and enforcing necessary policies and standards.
* Resource Management: Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to regulate technology investments and performance.
* Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow the IT team to be a high-value adding, business-focused team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
Your Profile:
* Master's Degree: A Master's degree in IT Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
* Leadership Experience: Demonstrable experience as a CIO at a global level, IT Director, or similar leadership role with 15+ years in IT management is essential.
* Business Acumen: Strong business orientation with the ability to translate technology initiatives into business value is crucial.
* Digital Transformation Expertise: Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives and driving technology innovation in a multi-national environment is highly valued.
* Industry Expertise: Experience in B2B and B2B2C models in the apparel industry, knowledge of franchise and service models, or experience in large and mid-sized multinationals with product/distribution focus is desirable.
* Technical Skills: Strong experience in ERP, CRM, eCommerce, Supply Chain, and Business Analytics solutions is required.
* Emerging Technologies: Experience with cloud computing, data analytics, SaaS solutions, and emerging technologies like blockchain, machine learning, and artificial intelligence is highly valued.
* Communication Skills: Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, are essential.
* Language Skills: Fluency in English and French, with proficiency in other languages, is desired.