Chief Information Officer

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will have ownership of the establishment and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and ensure alignment with the enterprise's business strategy. As a member of the extended leadership team, the CIO will actively contribute and bring knowledge and expertise in current and future technologies and apply them to business model design, business process re-engineering, products and services delivery, and drive outcomes that create competitive advantage. This role will be a key leader in modernizing the company’s operational effectiveness, which will improve shop floor automation, drive supply chain efficiencies, and develop workforce automation through technologies such as RPA and Machine Learning.

The CIO will act as an advisor and digital leader to business leaders as the company continues to elevate its technology strategy, partnering to drive a digital enablement culture across the business. This executive will build deep relationships with the business leadership team and drive business solutions and value, using the appropriate technology.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• As the information technology leader for the company, set the mission and vision of the IT organization and technology agenda to develop a business-oriented culture.
• Lead the development and architecture of the digital IT strategy and roadmap; ensure its integration with the enterprise's strategic planning process, and the resulting business strategy and plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor and collaborate with other executives and business unit leaders to develop a clear understanding of business needs; ensure cost-effective delivery of IT services to meet those needs and respond with agility to changing business priorities.
• Participate in the assessment of external digital opportunities and threats, and internal technology capabilities required to achieve desired competitive positioning.
• Stay current on new technologies and platforms. Provide direction on which emerging technologies should be assessed, adopted and integrated into the enterprise to ensure IT capabilities respond to the needs of the enterprise's business strategy.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the design, development, operation and support of IT systems and programs that fulfill the needs of the business, including enterprise architecture management, application management, cyber security and disaster recovery, and infrastructure and operations support management.
• Develop and control annual operating and capital expenditure budget for IT to ensure it is consistent with overall strategic objectives of the enterprise and is within plan. Propose, develop and complete strategies for cost efficiency and optimization.
• Work with HR and the IT leadership team to develop an IT "people strategy" that aligns with the business and IT strategy. Both teams work together to continually look for groundbreaking and innovative solutions for the recruitment, development and retention of the IT workforce.
• Drive the development of enterprise technology standards, governance processes and performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value to the enterprise.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching and direction to the IT leadership team and staff.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of IT experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with demonstrable leadership within ERP, manufacturing automation, supply chain, external vendor environments and strong financial acumen. 15+ years progressive IT leadership experience. Demonstrated experience in IT organization design and development.
• Experience in strategic business / technology roadmap development, architecture, multi-year program delivery and organizational change.
• Experience in developing modern engagement solutions and demonstrating business value inherent within data and the relevant analytics for return on investment.
• Transformation experience in complex and dynamic environments.
• Proven experience in leading technology transformation initiatives in complex and dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performance teams.
• Collaborating and Influencing: Promotes collaboration and partnership among multiple parties inside the organization.
• Ability to make process changes to existing ways of working to significantly improve results. Proactively raises quality and productivity through efficiencies and by implementing best-in-class solutions.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency
 
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
 
Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.