A global distribution organization is seeking an Interim CIO to help lead them through a major transformation following several acquisitions. Seeking an Interim CIO who is capable of leading a dispersed IT team through critical IT initiatives, including the migration and integration of ERP platforms across the combined enterprise. This role requires a strategic and tactical leader who can drive execution, build consensus, and navigate complex organizational dynamics.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the ERP implementation and integration project (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
- Lead full lifecycle ERP implementation across enterprise: architecture review, data migration, integration, change management, deployment and post-go-live support
- Comfortable working with a Systems Integrator (SI)
- Drive the initiative internally to ensure timely and successful migration/integration across the org
- Build collaboration and consensus across distributed teams (U.S. and Canada).
- Create consensus and momentum among the IT groups and establish a roadmap for infrastructure, application, and service delivery that supports the growth agenda
- Act as a strong, visible leader - politically savvy and confident - to accelerate change, ensure accountability, and deliver results
- Act as the main technology point-of-contact to senior leadership and business units: translate business priorities into technology strategy and execution
- Balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution.
- Drive decision-making and maintain momentum on critical projects.
- Ensure the IT function delivers both strategic (long-term architecture, roadmap) and tactical (day-to-day operations, stability) outcomes during the transformation period
- Monitor and report progress against key milestones, risks, budget and benefits to the executive team
Requirements:
- Proven track record as a CIO, VP of IT or equivalent senior IT leadership role
- Proven experience leading net-new ERP implementations (Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience strongly preferred).
- Strong leadership presence-proactive, confident, and politically savvy.
- Ability to manage complex integrations and carve-outs in a high-growth environment.
- Strong change-agent: able to build consensus across small and dispersed teams, engage business leadership, drive accountability, and navigate organizational politics
- Experience in a distribution, wholesale or manufacturing environment (advantageous)
- Ability to balance strategic planning and hands-on execution during a critical transformation phase
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership presence
- Highly proactive, confident driver that can collaborate with IT groups
- Able to deliver under pressure and tight timelines, driving measurable outcomes
- Collaborative team leader and instigator of change capable of building trust, consensus, and accountability
- Strong problem-solving skills, especially in complex integration/implementation contexts
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