Chief Information Officer

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for a Chief Information Officer to lead our technology team from our Columbus, OH office. We are searching for an individual to lead our technology strategy, digital transformation, and IT operations. As a key member of the executive team, the CIO will drive innovation, foster a culture of servant leadership, and ensure technology is a catalyst for business growth and operational excellence. As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus Thirteen years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategy aligned with business and digital transformation goals
• Direct annual corporate planning and budgeting for the IT department
• Lead the transition from legacy/on-premise systems to modern, cloud-hosted, and ERP-integrated solutions
• Champion industry best practices, innovation, and emerging technologies
• Oversee IT operations, delivery, and support functions, ensuring continuous improvement and cost management
• Establish and mature IT risk, compliance, and data governance functions
• Foster a positive, creative, and collaborative work culture
• Model and promote servant leadership and partnership across all departments
• Build and manage high-value relationships with vendors, integrators, and contractors
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and talent development within IT
• Ensure robust change management and benefits realization for major technology initiatives
• Set and monitor success metrics for IT delivery and business partnership
• Ensure consistent, customer-focused helpdesk and support processes

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive responsibility in technology leadership, process management, and/or data analytics
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Demonstrated C-suite experience in technology leadership at enterprise scale
• Proven results in software delivery, vendor management, ERP integration, and legacy system retirement
• Proficiency with Microsoft ERP (preferred)
• Deep understanding of IT development cycles and change management
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and communication skills
• Ability to work outside normal business hours and travel up to 30–35%

Additional Information We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays. Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law. We Participate in E-Verify. Participamos en E-Verify.