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SalaryJob Title: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Position Overview: The Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Blue Yonder will be responsible for driving the strategic vision and implementation of IT business applications. This role focuses on enhancing business agility, transforming the company into a leading SaaS organization, and ensuring the seamless integration of innovative IT solutions. The CIO will lead a diverse team, managing significant budgets and forging strong internal and external partnerships.
Company Overview: Blue Yonder is a leading provider of digital supply chain solutions and AI-driven platforms. The company is dedicated to enabling global businesses to optimize their supply chains through innovative technology, ensuring agility, profitability, and customer-centric retailing. Blue Yonder emphasizes transformative growth and sustainability, backed by a commitment to empowering every person and organization to fulfill their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and vision in the development and implementation of IT business applications, ensuring alignment with Blue Yonder's overall business strategy.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive innovation and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our application development processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, customer success, and IT infrastructure, to ensure the successful delivery of applications.
- Oversee the management of internal business relationship management, application development, data governance, AI/ML, and IT support teams.
- Drive the transformation of Blue Yonder into a leading SaaS organization, enhancing business agility and strengthening vendor and IT relationships.
- Establish and monitor key metrics to measure the performance of internal and external operational level agreements, ensuring the delivery of quality, reliable applications.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in IT processes and solutions, increasing efficiency, compliance, and reducing support needs.
- Collaborate closely with C-suite executives, internal stakeholders, and department heads to develop robust business capability and enterprise application roadmaps.
- Manage large capital and operating budgets, ensuring the effective and efficient allocation of resources.
- Lead and mentor a diverse, global technical team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.
- Facilitate open and transparent communication across multicultural teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, with extensive senior leadership experience in SaaS and high-tech industries.
- Deep experience and expertise in software application strategy, development and implementation.
- 15+ years of experience in application development and management, with a strong understanding of the supply chain industry.
- 10+ years of leadership experience, with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering results.
- Proven track record in leading the development and delivery of complex business technology solutions.
- Implemented flexible IT solutions that accommodate regional variations while maintaining global standards and security protocols.
- Expertise in system architecture, technical design, and software development technology.
- Proficiency in SDLC methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated proficiency in fostering a harmonious and collaborative working atmosphere.
- Implemented flexible IT solutions that accommodate regional variations while maintaining global standards and security protocols.
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The salary range for this position is: USD $ 285,435.71 - $ 380,564.28
The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.
At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401K with Matching
- Flexible Time Off
- Corporate Fitness Program
- Wellbeing Days
- A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more
At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.
Our Values
If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here:
Core Values
Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equality (DIVE)
is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report
which outlines our commitment to change, and our video
celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
