DTNA Chief Information Officer (CIO)
About The Position
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the DTNA business is an executive leadership role responsible for defining and executing the IT strategy that enables DTNA’s business objectives. The role balances operational excellence with digital and AI-led transformation. The CIO has direct accountability for IT supporting Sales, After-Sales, Production Network, and Services, and indirect responsibility for IT infrastructure and cyber security, as well as IT oversight and coordination for Engineering and group functions (Finance, HR, Procurement). The position reports solid line to the Global CIO and dotted line to the Segment CEO, ensuring strong alignment between global IT strategy and DTNA business priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of related experience
- At least 4 years of high-level leadership experience
- Senior IT Leadership Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environments, with proven ability to operate at executive level in complex, global organisations.
- Demonstrated leadership in large-scale ERP implementations (e.g. SAP), enterprise platforms, and integration of IT and operational technology.
- Strong track record in driving digital transformation, building enterprise data and analytics capabilities, and scaling AI solutions responsibly.
- Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align global IT direction to local business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (e.g. Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or MBA) optional and advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Define and deliver a comprehensive IT strategy for DTNA, ensuring reliable, scalable, and cost-effective IT services that support core business operations across sales, after-sales, production, network operations, and services.
- Provide strategic oversight and governance for IT infrastructure and cyber security, ensuring resilience, availability, and protection of DTNA’s digital assets in alignment with global standards, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite.
- Lead DTNA’s AI agenda, including data platforms, advanced analytics, AI-enabled business processes, and responsible AI adoption at scale to drive productivity, quality, and customer value.
- Ensure effective coordination of IT activities across Engineering and group functions (Finance, HR, Procurement), maintaining architectural consistency, strong governance, and alignment with enterprise platforms and processes.
- Build and lead a high-performing IT organisation, act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, and manage strategic partners to maximise business value from technology investments.
Benefits
- annual variable pay bonus program
- company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ holidays per calendar year
- Paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance program
- volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
