Hybrid Chief Information Officer at Stored Energy Systems

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com. 

Summary

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will serve as a strategic leader overseeing all technology initiatives across the company. This includes IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, customer-facing software platforms, and digital transformation efforts. A critical responsibility of this role is leading the integration and automation of manufacturing equipment with our ERP system (Infor CloudSuite Industrial – Syteline), enabling real-time production visibility, improved efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

This executive will drive innovation and scalability across all technology domains, ensuring our systems are built for growth, agility, and world-class customer experience.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic IT & Digital Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with business and operational goals.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on all technology-related matters.
• Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation across manufacturing, supply chain, and customer experience functions.

Manufacturing Systems & ERP Integration

• Lead the integration and automation of manufacturing equipment (PLC, SCADA, sensors, etc.) with the Syteline ERP system to enable real-time data flow and smart manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and plant management to design and implement solutions that bridge the shop floor with enterprise systems.
• Oversee the implementation of IoT-enabled systems for equipment monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data collection.

IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Manage secure, scalable infrastructure and cloud systems across multiple production facilities.
• Ensure reliable performance of enterprise applications including ERP (Syteline), MES, CRM, WMS, and PLM.
• Standardize and optimize IT processes, hardware, and software across all locations.

Software & Customer Platform Development

• Oversee development and continuous improvement of proprietary or integrated customer software solutions.
• Align digital product strategies with customer needs and market trends.

Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Champion company-wide data initiatives including analytics, reporting, and real-time dashboards.
• Ensure actionable visibility into production, supply chain, finance, and customer service metrics.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Own the cybersecurity strategy and risk mitigation for all systems and data.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary technology team spanning IT, software development, systems engineering, and data analytics.
• Create a collaborative, agile, and innovative technology culture.

Qualifications 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years in IT leadership roles with increasing responsibility, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Syteline (Infor CloudSuite Industrial) ERP, specifically integrating it with manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale systems integrations and automation initiatives on the plant floor.
• Experience leading software development teams, particularly with customer-facing platforms.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Deep understanding of shop floor automation, industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT), and IoT technologies.
• Strong experience with cloud architecture, enterprise systems, and data integration.
• Ability to align technical investments with business value and strategic priorities.
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Location: This position is located on-site in Longmont, CO.

Base Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 is the projected range of annual base salary for this role depending on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience. 

Closing Date: September 30th, 2025. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.

We offer an exciting and competitive total compensation package designed to inspire! This includes competitive executive compensation and performance-based incentives, equity or long-term incentive opportunities, generous paid time off, holidays, as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, and an outstanding 401k matching program where employees are instantly vested.

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 

At SENS, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.