CIOVP of IT
Job Location:
Bismarck, ND - USA
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Job Summary
At Knife River we take care of our team because we know it is our people who make us successful. With over 5700 employees across the western U.S. we are a People-first company and we are committed to giving them the tools training and time to do their jobs safely and productively each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that in turn build strong communities. Furthermore we are one of the Nations largest construction materials and contracting services businesses and are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
We are seeking an experienced and engaged individual to be part of the Knife River leadership team.
This position is based out of a current Knife River location ideally our headquarters in Bismarck ND with hybrid work opportunities available.
We are seeking forward-thinking Chief Information Officer (CIO) / VP of IT to lead our technology strategy and operations. This executive role is responsible for aligning technology initiatives with business goals driving digital transformation and ensuring secure scalable and reliable systems across the organization.
The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can partner across the business modernize technology environments and deliver solutions that improve performance efficiency and growth.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or related field
- 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience including senior-level roles
- Proven success leading enterprise technology strategy and transformation
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure enterprise systems and cybersecurity
- Experience supporting multi-site or distributed operations preferred
- Exceptional leadership communication and organizational skills
Duties and/or Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a company-wide IT strategy aligned with business objectives
- Lead digital transformation initiatives and modernization efforts
- Oversee enterprise systems infrastructure and IT service delivery
- Ensure strong cybersecurity data protection and risk management practices
- Partner with business leaders to deliver technology-driven solutions
- Build and lead a high-performing IT team
- Manage IT budgets vendor relationships and technology investments
- Drive data and analytics capabilities to support decision-making
- Plan and support integration of acquired operations
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure enterprise systems cybersecurity and data analytics
- Proven ability to align IT strategy with business goals and deliver measurable results
- Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Knowledge of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence cloud platforms automation and IoT (as applicable)
What Life at Knife Offers:
Highly competitive salary annual and long-term incentive plans
- Comprehensive medical dental vision life and disability benefits programs
- 401k retirement savings program with company contribution
- Health and wellness programs
How to Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
If unable to apply online please mail completed application to:
Knife River Corporation
Box 5568
Bismarck ND 58506
Required Experience:
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About Company
Knife River provides construction materials and contracting services in the western, central, and southern U.S. Looking for a reliable construction company to build the roads, bridges, and airport runways that connect you to where you want to go? Look no further than Knife River!
