Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Executive Search on Behalf of our Client
Onsite Greater St. Louis, MO area

The Opportunity
Collaborative, hands-on Chief Information Officer to serve as the strategic heart of their enterprise technology landscape. In this role, you will work side-by-side with the executive team to modernize internal systems, nurture a high-performing IT team, and turn complex tech ecosystems into seamless business drivers. If you thrive on deep operational ownership, mentoring talent, and shaping a complete digital roadmap from the inside out, this team is ready for your vision.

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, family-owned global manufacturer and distributor powering iconic brands across the consumer products, crafting, and commercial equipment spaces. Built on a rich legacy of quality and innovation, they foster a vibrant, people-first culture where technology directly drives everyday business growth.

What You'll Do

• Guide the Technology Journey: Craft a clear, inspiring tech roadmap ensuring systems, investments, and teams are aligned to support long-term success.
• Master the Core: Take full ownership of enterprise architectures, including the health and evolution of their Epicor (Kinetic) ERP ecosystem and database environments.
• Empower the Team: Lead, mentor, and inspire an in-house team building a culture rooted in trust, technical excellence, and genuine support.
• Connect Digital & Commerce: Partner with B2C web and e-commerce teams to ensure backend systems seamlessly power front-end customer experiences.
• Protect & Govern: Drive cybersecurity strategies, data privacy standards, and governance to safeguard enterprise assets.
• Navigate Complex Partnerships: Guide external technology vendors, solution providers, and strategic transitions smoothly.

What You'll Bring

• In-House Leadership: Proven success leading internal corporate IT departments from within an organization (preferably in a privately held global manufacturer).. This role emphasizes true operational ownership over agency, vendor-side, or third-party consulting experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (MBA or MS in IT is a welcome plus).
• Track Record: 10+ years of progressive technology leadership
• ERP & Systems Expertise: Deep experience overseeing enterprise ERP platforms (direct experience with Epicor / Kinetic strongly preferred).
• Technical & Business Savvy: Strong balance of cybersecurity, infrastructure, and web integration skills with a knack for translating tech strategies into plain-English business value.

This is an overview, additional requirement and responsibilities may be required.