Chief Information Officer

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Managing IT staff and developing department goals;
• Developing and overseeing the IT budget;
• Planning, deploying and maintaining IT systems and operations;
• Managing the organizations software development needs
• Developing IT policies, procedures and best practices
• Staying updated on IT trends and emerging technologies;
• Developing and enforcing IT best practices across the organization;
• Ensuring IT strategies and processes support company-wide goals;
• Overseeing relationships with vendors, contractors and service providers
• Explaining to the board of directors and other executives the benefits and risks of new IT-related projects.
• Set objectives and strategies for the IT department
• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits
• Design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience
• Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization
• Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance
• Direct and organize IT-related projects
• Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage
• Analyze the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions

Desired Skills:

• Proven experience as CIO or similar managerial role
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
• Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A strong strategic and business mindset
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Aptitude for customer engagement analysis.
• Ability to establish partnerships with service providers and vendors.

Education:

• Bachelors or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.