SVP & Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Blue Yonder • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

SVP & Chief Information Officer (CIO) Role Summary The CIO is the executive owner of Blue Yonder’s internal digital ecosystem—enterprise architecture, business systems, data platforms, security-aligned operations, and global IT service delivery. This leader transforms traditional IT into an AI-first, automation-driven product organization that boosts productivity, reduces cost-to-serve, and powers better decision-making across the company. The CIO partners with the CTO, CDO, CISO, CFO, and Chief Transformation Officer to ensure Blue Yonder’s internal operations match the sophistication and reliability of its market-leading supply chain platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years in IT leadership within SaaS or tech-driven organizations
• Proven success scaling enterprise systems and building modern architecture
• Demonstrated experience implementing AI/ML, automation, and platform engineering models
• Strong global leadership, communication, and vendor management skills

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture & Platform Ownership Own the company’s end-to-end internal enterprise architecture, including ERP (Workday), CRM, HRIS, Finance, LegalTech, Integration, and Data Platforms. Define and enforce reference architectures, integration strategy, and cloud modernization. Ensure IPO-grade controls for financial systems, identity-integrated platforms, and audit traceability.
• AI-First Operating Model Shift IT from ticket-based support to AI-orchestrated digital operations. Deploy Copilots, virtual agents, knowledge graphs, and automation engines across all functions. Build and lead Lean AI Delivery Pods embedded in Finance, HR, Legal, RevOps, and IT Ops. Scale conversational AI and self-service tools to eliminate manual work.
• IT Service Transformation Lead global delivery across end-user computing, cloud & infrastructure, corporate applications, data platforms, and automation. Transition IT into a product & platform engineering model with autonomous remediation. Drive measurable improvements in cost-to-serve, MTTR, uptime, and FTE productivity.
• Enterprise Data & Decision Enablement (with CDO) Support internal data platforms, analytics, AI training/inference environments, and knowledge graphs. Enable real-time visibility, forecasting, and autonomous decision support across functions.
• Financial Discipline & Value Creation Ensure clear IT financial transparency, capitalization discipline, and unit economics. Lead vendor consolidation and AI-driven capacity planning. Deliver direct EBITDA and margin improvements through automation and platform leverage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees