Job Overview

Reporting to the Transportation Solutions Segment CIO and dotted line to the General Manager of the BU, the BU CIO will be a critical part of the TEIS and the BU leadership team. As a key member of the leadership team, this individual will be involved in defining the IT technology roadmap aligned with the strategy of the Application Tooling Business Unit, and shaping further business and IT processes, investments and innovations that truly deliver value for Application Tooling. The BU CIO will also assure stability of IT systems and excellence in IT projects execution in the BU.

The ideal candidate will be a transformational IT leader at a global enterprise. In order to have the credibility to drive necessary change, this individual must have leadership experience and a record of delivering IT solutions. S/he will also possess a combination of strategic thinking and IT execution skills at the enterprise level. Beyond excellent delivery skills, the ideal candidate will be a commercially inclined, pragmatic global leader with the ability to create business value through the alignment of technology and business interests. This leader must be passionate about both internal and external customers, while maximizing relationships to optimize the delivery of business results. In addition, this leader must be comfortable with ambiguity, adept at change management, remain adaptable, and be capable of working in a results-oriented business environment. This position also requires strong influencing skills, teamwork, organizational savvy, and an overall commitment to excellence. Ideally, this person has supported a complex business within a global LEAN manufacturing environment.

THE POSITION IS FLEXIBLE FOR COUNTRY LCOATION

Short-Term Deliverables:

• Establish the role with the leadership team in the business unit, as well as the senior leadership within IT.
  
• Create a strategy and roadmap in support of the business objectives and priorities.
  
• Put together a plan and budget that integrates with the wider organization. This plan and budget will be transparent, and the BU CIO will represent her/his BU within the IT governance structure in a manner that ensures long-term collaboration and commitment of the organization as a whole – balanced with the needs of the Business Units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Together with Segment CIO and peers, provide IT leadership and vision for the transformation of TE Information Solutions organization and services to achieve greater business focus, effectiveness and optimal costs of services.
  
• Define and lead execution of the IT technology strategic direction and roadmaps for the Business Unit, including digital transformation, in alignment with the business strategy and priorities.
  
• Set and control IT cost budget for the Application Tooling Business Unit.

What your background should look like:

• Knowledge of complex supply chain preferred.
  
• Global manufacturing or engineering experience
  
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering or Business (or equivalent). Masters preferred.
  
• Track record of creating a vision and then executing on it.
  
• Demonstrable success in leading an end-user focused business transformation initiative using the latest technologies that delivered major organizational impact.
  
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity, adept at change management, remain adaptable, and be capable of working in a results-oriented business environment.

Competencies