Chief Information Officer (CIO) Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment / Engineering (Capital Equipment)

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the organizations technology strategy, digital transformation, enterprise systems, cybersecurity and data management.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organisation''s enterprise technology and digital strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic technology advice to Executive Management and senior stakeholders.
• Lead digital transformation, technology-enabled operational excellence, automation and AI initiatives.
• Own and oversee the SAP S/4HANA / ERP transformation, including implementation, optimisation, adoption, governance and benefits realisation.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, applications, end-user computing and IT service delivery.
• Lead the organisation''s cybersecurity and information-security strategy, governance and compliance.
• Drive enterprise architecture, technology standards and effective IT governance.
• Establish and maintain robust disaster recovery, business continuity and IT risk-management frameworks.
• Develop and implement the data and analytics strategy, including data governance, quality and accessibility.
• Identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements, automation, cost savings and competitive advantage.
• Manage technology vendors, service providers, licensing, sourcing and commercial negotiations.
• Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses for major technology investments.
• Lead the preparation and management of IT OPEX and CAPEX budgets, ensuring cost control and value from technology investments.
• Establish IT performance measures, service standards and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary IT team, including succession planning and capability development.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and adoption of major technology and transformation initiatives.
• Provide executive and Board-level reporting on technology strategy, cybersecurity, risk, projects, budgets and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, governance frameworks, policies, standards and audit requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management or a related field.
• Postgraduate business or technology qualification advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years progressive experience in IT management, with at least 5 years in a senior IT leadership role.
• Proven experience leading enterprise or multi-site IT operations across multiple technology disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data and ERP strategies.
• Proven leadership of a major SAP S/4HANA or comparable ERP implementation, optimisation or transformation programme, preferably across multiple business units/geographies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, procurement, sales, distribution and aftermarket/service environments.
• Experience across IT governance, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cloud, applications, networking, service management and vendor management.
• Proven experience managing significant IT budgets and delivering measurable business value.

Professional Certification

• At least one recognised senior-level certification in information security, IT governance, risk, audit or enterprise architecture.
• ITIL, COBIT, project management, SAP or cloud certifications would be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and commercial thinking
• Strong financial and budget management
• Cybersecurity and risk management
• Digital transformation
• ERP / SAP leadership
• Data and analytical capability
• Enterprise architecture
• Change management
• Stakeholder and relationship management
• Negotiation and vendor management
• Executive communication and presentation
• Strong leadership and people development
• Strategic problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to communicate complex technology matters to Executives, Board members and non-technical stakeholders

Additional Requirement

• Willingness to undertake local and international travel, particularly in support of technology projects.