Chief Information and Technology Officer

SC Data Center, Inc
(SCDC) is seeking a Chief Information and Technology Officer to support the strategic goals of the company and affiliate partners via the leadership of the Information Technology teams
As an affiliate of Colony Brands, one of the world’s largest and most successful direct marketing catalog and e-commerce companies, we support many diverse business functions and services


The CITO is a strategic leader for the organization, reporting to the CEO, and ultimately responsible for ensuring alignment of Information Technology work with business priorities
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with business partners on projects that drive business results and will positively impact a family-owned, people-oriented company in business for almost a century
If you are a strong people leader with as much tech as business savvy, then this might be the role for you!

What You’ll Do:
As Chief Information and Technology Officer and member of the executive leadership team, you must collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure functional groups are aligned on IT services and expectations to meet the needs and goals of the enterprise
You’ll be responsible for providing overall vision, leadership, strategy, and direction for company-wide IT services.

You’ll be accountable for ensuring your team operates strategically and can mobilize key initiatives
This role requires strong financial acumen to oversee the department budget and to leverage investments strategically for maximum benefit
You’ll also be responsible for:

• Driving the development and execution of a forward-looking IT strategy that aligns with the company's business goals, enhances operational efficiency, and delivers a competitive edge.
• Leading the strategic execution of the IT roadmap, ensuring the delivery of scalable, reliable, and innovative technology solutions that meet the evolving needs of the business at large.
• Providing leadership and direction to the IT teams including Business Applications, Cloud Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Security, and IT Operations, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Strengthening cross-functional relationships by partnering with business units to understand their challenges and objectives, ensuring IT initiatives are closely aligned with business strategies.
• Championing a company-wide culture that values curiosity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and approaches to drive business growth.
• Investing in the development of high-performing IT teams, nurturing talent, and fostering an environment that promotes professional growth and job satisfaction.
• Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and policies that impact technology use and data management, implementing risk mitigation strategies to protect company assets.
• Directing the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to safeguard sensitive customer and company data against emerging threats, ensuring trust and compliance in all digital transactions.
• Overseeing the IT budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources for maximum impact and return on investment, while fostering a culture of cost efficiency and financial accountability.