Position: Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Transformational Leadership at Haynes Furniture and The Dump.

Join a Legacy, Lead the Future

Are you a visionary technology leader ready to steer a successful, family-owned furniture retailer into the future? At Haynes Furniture and The Dump, we are embarking on a major transformation of our legacy systems into modern, cloud-centric solutions that will revolutionize our customer experience and optimize our operations. As our Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will be at the helm of this transformation, ensuring that technology drives every aspect of our business success. This is an opportunity to build, modernize, and secure IT infrastructure for one of the top 100 retailers in the furniture industry.

About Us

With over 125 years of history and 13 locations across 5 states, we are a 4th generation family-owned business known for our commitment to quality, value, and service. We are passionate about merging tradition with cutting-edge technology to create a seamless, secure, and innovative retail experience. Our Values: Respect. Quality. Grit. Growth drive everything we do as we evolve into the most trusted furniture company in the nation.

Why This Role?

As our CIO, you will lead the charge in transforming our IT capabilities, including the modernization of our ERP systems, the implementation of a cutting-edge data warehouse, and the integration of advanced digital platforms like Optimizely. This role offers an exciting challenge for technology leaders who are ready to bring forward-thinking strategies to life.

Your Role as CIO:

You will oversee a wide array of responsibilities that integrate technology with business outcomes, including:

Technology Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement a forward-looking technology strategy that aligns with our growth goals, including the modernization of our legacy ERP system (STORIS) and the integration of our digital platforms.
Cloud Transformation: Lead the migration from a legacy environment to a cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Customer-Centric Innovation: Enhance the customer experience through technology by leading the implementation of customer-facing digital solutions and integrating AI-driven insights.
Cybersecurity Leadership: Oversee and strengthen our cybersecurity programs, ensuring that our infrastructure is protected across all domains, including device management, identity management, and data security.
Data Warehouse & Analytics: Drive the design, implementation, and operation of a modern, cloud-based data warehouse that supports our business intelligence needs.
Team Leadership & Development: Build and mentor a high-performing IT team, ensuring that our technology staff is empowered to lead key projects and deliver on business objectives.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field; a master’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience and certification.
Experience: At least 10 years of IT leadership experience, with a proven track record in large-scale technology transformations within the retail sector. Experience with STORIS or other ERP systems is highly preferred.
Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure, ERP systems, digital platforms (Optimizely preferred), and data analytics. Experience in overseeing cybersecurity programs and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead a diverse team of IT professionals, manage vendor relationships, and drive business outcomes through technology. You’ll need exceptional communication skills to influence senior leaders and align technology initiatives with business strategy.
Project Management: Demonstrated success in managing multi-workstream projects, particularly those involving the modernization of legacy systems and the implementation of cloud solutions.

What We Offer:

Impactful Work: Lead the transformation of our technology landscape and be a key driver of our future success.
Leadership Role: Report directly to the CEO and Chief Transformation Officer, while collaborating closely with senior leadership across the company.
Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package that reflects your leadership role.

o Bonus Structure: Maximize your earnings with our competitive bonus opportunities, directly linked to your success and impact.

o Exclusive Employee Discounts: Enjoy substantial savings on our high-quality furniture and décor, curated for your home.

o Generous Paid Time Off: Available upon 120 days of employment.

o Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus basic life insurance, with options for supplemental and dependent life insurance.

o Health Savings Plan with Employer Contribution: Maximize your healthcare savings with an employer-contributed HSA, available with enrollment in a high deductible health plan.

o 401(k) Retirement Plan: Secure your future with a company-contributed retirement plan, empowering you to build lasting financial security.

o Robust Disability Coverage: Secure your income with both short-term and long-term disability plans.

o Legal Resources Plan: Access valuable legal services and protection for you and your family.

o Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Save on healthcare and dependent care expenses with tax-advantaged FSAs.

Career Growth: An opportunity to take on complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that will shape the future of our company.

At Haynes Furniture and The Dump, we believe in building both our business and our people. If you’re a dynamic CIO ready to lead us through our next phase of innovation and growth. Join a company that is as committed to technology as it is to tradition.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

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