Chief Information Officer (CIO)

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

Lead the Future of Technology at KI - Where Innovation Meets Ownership

KI is seeking a visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) to join our Information Technology team at our Corporate Headquarters in Green Bay, WI.
As CIO, you'll be the driving force behind KI's digital transformation-shaping strategy, championing innovation, and ensuring technology delivers measurable business impact. This is your opportunity to lead a 100% employee-owned organization where IT isn't just a support function-it's a catalyst for growth and competitive advantage.

What You'll Do
* Define and communicate a bold technology vision aligned with KI's corporate strategy.
* Publish and execute a multi-year IT roadmap that accelerates business success.
* Champion digital transformation initiatives that deliver ROI and operational excellence.
* Build and mentor a high-performing IT leadership team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
* Oversee enterprise resilience planning, cybersecurity strategy, and IT governance frameworks.
* Develop governance frameworks for emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and cloud-based solutions (covering infrastructure, applications, and data storage) to ensure ethical, secure, and efficient adoption, while exploring AI-driven opportunities to deliver measurable business value.
* Partner with business leaders to influence strategic decisions and drive enterprise growth.

What We're Looking For
* Bachelor's degree in IT or business-related field.
* 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in management roles.
* Expertise in IT governance, strategic planning, innovation management, and cybersecurity.
* Strong business acumen, financial management skills, and exceptional communication abilities.
* Proven ability to lead organizational change and inspire high-performing teams.

Ready to lead the future of technology at KI?

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.