Chief Information Officer (CIO), Software Engineering

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a strong background in software engineering to join their team. This senior leadership role involves decision-making for IT strategy and roadmap, providing thought leadership for the internal IT team, and leading the engineering of web-based applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing IT demands from senior business stakeholders, setting and managing expectations, and driving IT digitalization initiatives by partnering with the business to gather requirements and prioritize demands. Applicants for the CIO position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' managerial experience, with at least 8 years in a senior IT/technology role, and a proven track record in software development, particularly in .NET. Experience in SAP is advantageous. The role requires a leader who can provide IT strategic planning and direction, identify suitable technologies, and translate them into viable IT digital implementations. The CIO will be at the forefront of the company's IT digital transformation, leading a sizable IT team and overseeing the global IT digitalization program. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is the minimum educational requirement for this position.