Head of IT Global Import Company
8 hours ago
JOB TITLE: Head of Business Technology (IT)
REPORTS TO: Head of Operations Managing Partner
SUPERVISES:
Business Technology (IT) Support ysts
Business Technology (IT) Project Managers
COMPENSATION: Exempt position
BENEFITS: medical dental vision 401K paid time off
POSITION OBJECTIVES
As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Business Technology Lead at Overseas Food Trading Ltd you will drive the strategic and technical direction of the company’s technology initiatives. You will be responsible for shaping and implementing the overall business technology strategy ensuring that it aligns with the company’s goals. The role requires handson technical expertise combined with a strategic mindset to see the big picture. You will collaborate closely with other functional leads guide crossfunctional technology solutions and ensure that the technical infrastructure supports the company’s growth and operational efficiency. Additionally you will bring innovation to your function identifying and implementing new technologies or processes that enhance the business. You will also build and maintain strong partnerships with external vendors review contracts and manage vendor relationships to protect and support the business. As a leader you will manage and orchestrate a team with both technical and businessoriented s sets ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic focus for the current year and beyond.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Lead the strategic and technical direction for all business technology initiatives ensuring
alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.
Oversee the implementation of technology solutions ensuring they meet both strategic and
operational needs.
Collaborate with functional leads across the organization to integrate technology that supports
business processes and drives efficiency.
Innovate and introduce new technologies or odologies that provide competitive advantages
or operational improvements.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with external vendors and stakeholders; negotiate
review and manage vendor contracts to ensure optimal service delivery and protection of
company interests.
Manage and orchestrate a crossfunctional team of technical and business professionals
fostering a collaborative and resultsdriven environment.
Ensure that all technology solutions are secure scalable and aligned with best practices in
cybersecurity and data governance.
Lead and manage the company's information security strategy as a Chief Information Security
Officer (CISO) ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements and
ensuring that the company has a business continuity/recovery plan elished and maintained.
Provide leadership and guidance for largescale projects from conceptualization through to
implementation ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business strategy.
Ability to adapt experience and background to a small/medium sized business within the food
industry when thinking about solutions and resources.
Communicate to internal stakeholders risk essments for projects and where appropriate
shortterm mitigation plans in a nontechnical manner.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Adhere to Overseas Food Trading Standards of Conduct.
Strong organizational ss and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
A proactive approach to problemsolving and a willingness to learn new technologies.
Available to work in the office on most days with occasional hybrid work.
JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
The following describes the general qualifications and physical sensory and mental abilities normally ociated with performing the essential functions of this position.
Education and Experience:
10 years of experience in major programming languages including HTML JavaScript and
Python.
10 years of experience with systems design database design and management.
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a bonus.
Essential experience with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace productivity suites as Global
Administrator.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or in a similar
role.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in people management and leading a function in a
technologyfocused role.
Professional qualifications with Microsoft Google Cisco Amazon or other major vendors are
preferred.
MBA is preferred.
Knowledge and S Requirements:
Technical Ss:
Deep proficiency in fullstack development and handson technical implementation.
Extensive experience with systems architecture database design and cloudbased solutions.
Strong understanding of information security principles and practices with proven experience in
managing an enterprisewide security program.
Experience working with both Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure is highly valued.
Proven experience in creating and building roadmaps crossfunctionally.
12 years of experience managing technical vendors.
Business & Soft Ss:
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic technology initiatives that align with business
goals.
Proven ability to build and maintain a sustainable business and technology team that supports
operations and drives strategy.
Emphasis on the ability to understand fiscal responsibility and budget management with
operations.
Strong leadership and team management ss with the ability to guide and develop a
crossfunctional team.
Excellent communication and collaboration ss to work effectively with executive leadership
functional leads and external stakeholders.
Ability to negotiate review and manage vendor contracts ensuring that company interests are
protected and vendor performance is optimized.
A strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problemsolving and continuous improvement.
Language and Communication Ss:
Good communication and interpersonal ss.
Strong written and verbal ss.
Physical sensory and motor demands:
Frequent standing and sitting. Intermittent squatting bending twisting lifting. This position
requires excellent visual acuity and auditory sense. The noise level in the work environment is
usually quiet.
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