Chief Information Officer

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The CIO will be a critical member of the Management team, responsible for overseeing the Technology function in a collaborative and service-minded manner. The CIO will act as a business partner to each internal function and develop, plan, and implement an information technology strategy that meets the company’s business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security. The CIO will lead the IT team with a mindset of driving continuous improvement throughout the organization. Peter Millar operates a global business comprised of two brands (Peter Millar and G/FORE) and multiple distribution channels, requiring the CIO to carefully manage the technology stack and project priorities in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, while protecting the company’s assets.

The CIO will lead an established, but growing and maturing department that needs to continue elevating its team and practices to support a growing business. It is critically important that the CIO convey business needs to both internal teams, external vendors, and Peter Millar’s parent company (Richemont) in a manner that demonstrates long-term commitment to the brands while ensuring compliance with business controls and best practices.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with members of the Senior Executive Team to identify ways IT can assist the company in achieving business and financial goals. Ensure alignment and appropriate resourcing to then achieve those goals.
• Establish the strategic direction of the company’s information systems and security systems; execute this strategy in collaboration with internal teams and parent company.
• Identify and recommend new technologies and services that will improve efficiency, processes, and operations; review requests for additional services and upgrades, assessing the costs and benefits to the organization.
• Oversee the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and security of the company’s information systems and processes.
• Lead efficient operation of the team so that ongoing modernization and upgrades of technology systems, processes and workflows are implemented as needed.
• Ensure that IT and network infrastructure adequately support the company’s computing, data processing, and communications needs.
• Develop and implement the IT budget in close partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Establish long-term technology needs and plans and develop strategies for developing systems and acquiring software and hardware necessary to meet those needs.
• Monitor and report progress on development projects, resource utilization, and production performance to executive leadership.
• Ensure the integrity and reliability of information and communication systems, including the security of data acquired, processed, and stored.
• Facilitate preparation of project plans and proposals, outlining project objectives, requirements, and analytical and programming staffing requirements.
• Develop, monitor and report against service-oriented KPIs to ensure the IT department appropriately supports the broader business community.
• Hire, mentor, and develop a high performing team; set clear priorities and lead a culture of continuous improvement.
• Above all, maintain honesty and ethical conduct and make best efforts to ensure this mindset throughout the organization.
  
  

Competencies

• Strategic thinker who possesses exceptional interpersonal skills needed to work cross-functionally and effectively engage the overall organization.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across all business areas; must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate a large, publicly traded parent organization.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including risk assessment, threat mitigation, and compliance frameworks.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to balance short-term goals with mid-to-long-term business, technology and security needs.
  
  

Desired Education And Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience (15+ years) in an IT leadership role, overseeing global teams.
• Experience deploying enterprise applications and standing up new IT infrastructure.
• Global business experience and apparel experience strongly preferred.
  
  

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!