Strategic CTO for Multi-Site Retail & Distribution

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Coppell (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Kelli's and Cloverkey, a family-owned wholesale distributor and growing hospital gift shop operator, are seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer to set technology strategy and lead multi-site initiatives. Reporting to the President, the CTO will own store systems, POS, payments, warehouse and distribution systems, data and reporting, infrastructure, the service desk, and cybersecurity.

The ideal candidate is a practical, strategic leader with strong business acumen and a proven record of

Qualifications

10+ years of technology experience with 5+ years leading IT functions.
Experience leading technology for multi-site retail/distribution operations.
Hands-on, player-coach with deep system architecture and cloud know-how.
Strong security and PCI DSS knowledge.
Excellent leadership and communication for non-technical executives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with growth goals.
Lead the technology team and build a scalable organization.
Oversee POS, ERP, and payments platforms across locations and platforms.
Direct deployment for new store openings and system integrations.
Partner with Operations, Sales, and Finance on applications, warehouse systems, and analytics.
Identify and evaluate new technologies, including AI tools, for competitive edge.
Own security program, data governance, and incident response; ensure compliance.
Develop budgets and manage vendor relationships and contracts.