Interim CIO (Lynnwood) Job at Ports North, Lynnwood, WA

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  • Ports North
  • Lynnwood, WA

Job Description

A global distribution organization is seeking an Interim CIO to help lead them through a major transformation following several acquisitions. Seeking an Interim CIO who is capable of leading a dispersed IT team through critical IT initiatives, including the migration and integration of ERP platforms across the combined enterprise. This role requires a strategic and tactical leader who can drive execution, build consensus, and navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of the ERP implementation and integration project (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
  • Lead full lifecycle ERP implementation across enterprise: architecture review, data migration, integration, change management, deployment and post-go-live support
  • Comfortable working with a Systems Integrator (SI)
  • Drive the initiative internally to ensure timely and successful migration/integration across the org
  • Build collaboration and consensus across distributed teams (U.S. and Canada).
  • Create consensus and momentum among the IT groups and establish a roadmap for infrastructure, application, and service delivery that supports the growth agenda
  • Act as a strong, visible leader - politically savvy and confident - to accelerate change, ensure accountability, and deliver results
  • Act as the main technology point-of-contact to senior leadership and business units: translate business priorities into technology strategy and execution
  • Balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution.
  • Drive decision-making and maintain momentum on critical projects.
  • Ensure the IT function delivers both strategic (longterm architecture, roadmap) and tactical (daytoday operations, stability) outcomes during the transformation period
  • Monitor and report progress against key milestones, risks, budget and benefits to the executive team

Requirements

  • Proven track record as a CIO, VP of IT or equivalent senior IT leadership role
  • Proven experience leading netnew ERP implementations (Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience strongly preferred).
  • Strong leadership presence-proactive, confident, and politically savvy.
  • Ability to manage complex integrations and carveouts in a highgrowth environment.
  • Strong changeagent: able to build consensus across small and dispersed teams, engage business leadership, drive accountability, and navigate organizational politics
  • Experience in a distribution, wholesale or manufacturing environment (advantageous)
  • Ability to balance strategic planning and handson execution during a critical transformation phase
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership presence
  • Highly proactive, confident driver that can collaborate with IT groups
  • Aable to deliver under pressure and tight timelines, driving measurable outcomes
  • Collaborative team leader and instigator of change capable of building trust, consensus, and accountability
  • Strong problemsolving skills, especially in complex integration/implementation contexts

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at

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Job Tags

Full time, Interim role,

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