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Chief Information Officer

Status: Exempt (salaried)

Department: Information Technology

At Plug, our end-to-end hydrogen solutions enable a clean economy and maximize value for our customers. We are a people-first company, building for the future on the brilliance, dedication, and determination of our employees.

Plug employees create products every day that are changing the way energy is produced and delivered. We strive to be an employer of choice by creating a thriving learning organization with a fundamental purpose we call Infinite Drive.

Position Summary

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will establish and execute an information technology strategy that supports the organization’s objectives and delivers optimal business results. As the CIO, you will assess and determine the technological needs of the organization and make recommendations based upon those needs. You will collaborate with critical stakeholders across the business to define the long-term strategic IT roadmap, set architectural and technical direction and ensure the delivery of all IT functions as a support function to the organization. We expect you to be well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with various functional IT disciplines including enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications and more.

In this role, you'll have a proactive and innovative approach to ensure our Information Technology standards are aligned with our culture, and support business performance. Strategic thinking and a strong business acumen are essential in this role. Thriving in this role requires balancing strategic leadership and embracing a fast-paced environment. If you are a leader who is hyper-focused, a creative user of resources who is comfortable with ambiguity and a dynamic environment, this can be an exciting career opportunity for you to join an organization that is building sustainable new technologies for a better future.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Define the technology vision & strategy; from a high level, prioritize technology initiatives and oversee the assessment, implementation, and management of future technologies to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
Coordinate and collaborate with senior leaders throughout the business to identify and address critical gaps, including prioritization, strategic planning, execution, and controls needed to stabilize and optimize hardware, software, systems, and metrics.
Lead ongoing improvement initiatives for information technology systems, infrastructure, network efficiency, and software.
Make recommendations and presents business advantages for technology initiatives and improvements. Ensures technology standards and best practices are met.
Provide technical guidance on high priority projects and orient the organization to trends in the information technology industry.
Lead the IT team in identifying, comparing, selecting and implementing technology solutions to meet current and future needs.
Ensure the implementation of IT best practices, including general systems, controls, and cybersecurity across the organization.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices.
Establish department goals and manage a dynamic team accountable for service delivery to both internal and external customers.
Understanding of the technical challenges involved in scaling an early/growth stage software or similar business.
Build and maintain highly effective cross-functional relationships with colleagues to ensure effective communication and value-added working relationships.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems or equivalent; MBA/Master's Degree preferred.
Twenty (20) plus years of broad-based Information Technology experience
Ten (10) plus years of relevant leadership experience within an Information Technology function; preferred experience in an Executive-level position.
Strong ability to translate technical challenges and concepts across the organization
Experience developing innovative Information Technology processes/procedures that will be scalable with Plug’s continued growth.
Ability to influence others and operate effectively in a matrix organization.
Strong presentation skills with a high comfort level presenting to large groups and senior audiences.
Proven success managing resources across multiple projects with varying prioritization, visibility, and locations.
Experience leading large-scale system deployments and optimization projects across multiple business domains.
Strong understanding of IT fundamentals such as infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, applications, etc.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, O365, Cisco and Aruba networking devices, and hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and develop a high-quality team.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities and judgment; ability to make sound decisions independently; solutions oriented.

Competencies (TECHNICAL ACUMAN)

Leading Change - Driving organizational changes needed to achieve strategic objectives; catalyzing new approaches to improve results by transforming systems, products, or services; helping others overcome resistance to change.
Customer Focus - Ensuring that the internal or external customer’s perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
Operational Decision Making - Securing and comparing information from multiple sources to identify business issues; committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria.
Building Trusting Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one’s intentions.
Driving For Results - Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
Driving Execution. Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.

Pay Rate:

$150,000.00 - $350,000.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.

✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.

✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire

✓401(k) with 5% company match

✓Bonus eligibility

✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time

✓Paid Holidays

✓Wellness Reimbursement Program

✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement

✓Employee Referral program

✓Employee Assistance Program

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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INDUSTRY

Energy & Utilities

TEAM SIZE

201-500

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Latham, NY

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023