Job Title: Chief Information Officer
Location: Broomfield, CO
Company Information:
Peak Utility Services Group is an integrated group of engineering and construction companies serving the Electric, Natural Gas and Telecommunications industry. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations and maintenance services including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through five operating subsidiaries: Track Utilities, SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers and Superior Pipeline Services.
Summary:
The Peak Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key member of the Peak Executive Team. The Peak CIO must evaluate and propose strategic and technical directions for information, telecommunication and related technologies that assist in furthering the operational capabilities of Peak and its operating companies. The CIO creates a vision and roadmap for information technology; works closely with all senior executives to understand the organization and how to best position information technology to support their goals. The CIO will direct all technical, data, and information activities of the business in partnership with the internal teams and external vendors. This leader will ensure continuity of hardware and data systems, and software, throughout Peak and the Operating Company site locations through planning, technical leadership, and project coordination. This role works under the strategic direction of the Chief Executive Officer and will lead the daily management and deployment/execution of IT infrastructure and the IT team (internal or external) in support of the business.
The CIO is expected to continue building the company around a culture that promotes Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork and Safety (our core values). He/She must be committed to a philosophy of open communication, candor, a willingness to effect change, and a team-oriented approach.
Specific duties:
- Develops an enterprise technology and information management strategy in collaboration with leadership across the Peak platform.
- Clearly communicates the organizational priorities across the operating companies to ensure all needs are met across the organization.
- Ensures that the IT team supports the technological needs of the company by preparing long and short-term goals and objectives related to Peak-wide strategic planning.
- Oversees the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of selected system-wide and software applications (including the Vista ERP) by working with staff to determine requirements, achieve milestones, and deploy successful IT projects.
- Ensures fiscal responsibility and accountability through coordination and preparation of the annual IT budget, authorizing the expenditure of funds, and maintaining overall budget control of the IT expenditures.
- Provides leadership and develops a competent, productive, and effective staff, both directly and through delegation, by hiring, training, evaluating performance, and supervising all employees of the IT division.
- Leads IT M&A due diligence and integration activities.
- Develops solutions for complex business problems that require ingenuity and innovation.
- Identifies best practices throughout the organization and communicate/implement these practices on an enterprise level.
- Provides leadership direction and oversight in the review of new software and hardware acquisitions.
- Develops and monitors all cybersecurity and compliance efforts regarding IT policies and procedures as well as IT operating and service standards.
- Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with business colleagues and 3rd party outsourcing service; establish and maintain relationships with software vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
Organization:
- Earn leadership credibility and develop respect from the company's executives and employees.
- Motivate and lead IT management team; mentor direct reports to cultivate skills that advance company goals and initiatives; foster a high performing team in a collaborative, constructive way.
- Develop a culture of open and transparent communication by identifying and eliminating communication bottlenecks between departments and individuals.
- Maintain strong communication with all levels of the organization; ongoing visits to various offices and job sites to ensure operations are performing as expected.
- Maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement, accountability, risk management, and cost optimization.
- Establish clear lines of authority and accountability.
- Display absolute integrity, trust, and responsibility within a stressful, fast paced environment.
Leadership Capabilities:
- Team-focused leader who can work with senior leadership to continually improve the company’s strategy, culture and efficiency.
- Proven interpersonal and team-building skills with a demonstrated track record of managing, motivating and developing a culture that fosters corporate, professional, and personal growth, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety, quality and training.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to manage projects through data and analytics.
- Bright, mature, and high-energy leader able to motivate with a vision for success and a dedication to the customer (both internal and external).
- An executive with clear vision who can develop and communicate the right strategy
- Highly commercial with a strong focus on improving the operational and financial performance of the business through technology driven solutions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field with an IT focus required.
- Graduate degree in Management Information Systems or equivalent work experience preferred.
- 15+ years’ experience of increasing responsibility in IT-related experience, 5+ year management experience required.
- Repeated success developing and deploying information technology roadmaps in support of Strategic Objectives of Peak and the Operating Companies.
- Past success deploying and continuously improving Enterprise Resource Planning Systems(ERP) and integration with cloud-based platforms required.
- A reputation for unquestionable ethics and integrity.
- A leader who creates loyalty, trust and following. One who can energize people and teams, and make cross-functional cooperation happen. This individual must be highly respected by subordinates, peers, and superiors.
- Intellect and executive presence to become a true business partner across the company.
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