What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of IT - AI, Data & Application Development position at KI?
At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.
KI is seeking a Director of IT - AI, Data and Application Development to join our team in Green Bay, WI.
This is more than a technology leadership role. It's an opportunity to help define how AI, data, and digital capabilities shape the future of KI. As a key member of the IT leadership team, you'll lead our application development, data, analytics, and AI functions while partnering with leaders across the business to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and unlock value through technology. From establishing KI's AI strategy and governance framework to advancing modern data capabilities and application innovation, you'll play a central role in how KI works, grows, and competes in the years ahead.
Why This Role Matters
- Shape KI's AI Future - Build and lead KI's enterprise AI strategy, helping the organization transform emerging technologies into practical solutions that improve decision-making, increase productivity, and create lasting business value.
- Drive Enterprise-Wide Transformation - Partner with leaders across the organization to reimagine how work gets done, leveraging technology, automation, and innovation to solve complex business challenges and accelerate results.
- Turn Data into a Strategic Asset - Advance KI's data and analytics capabilities, creating the foundation for smarter decisions, deeper insights, and future AI-enabled growth.
- Define What's Next for Technology at KI - Establish the application, architecture, and technology strategies that will support scalability, innovation, and business success for years to come.
- Create Enterprise-Wide Impact - Influence key business priorities and technology investments while helping position KI to capitalize on new opportunities, emerging technologies, and evolving customer and market needs.
What You'll Do
- Lead KI's application development, AI, data, analytics, and enterprise architecture functions.
- Develop and execute technology strategies and roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
- Establish and advance KI's AI vision, governance framework, and adoption strategy.
- Identify and prioritize opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and analytics across the organization.
- Build scalable data and reporting capabilities that improve business insights and decision-making.
- Guide software development teams in delivering high-quality, reliable technology solutions.
- Partner with business leaders to drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver business value.
- Develop talent, coach leaders, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Manage priorities, budgets, resources, and key technology partnerships.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience.
- Experience leading software development, data, analytics, or enterprise technology teams.
- Experience building technology roadmaps and aligning investments to business objectives.
- Knowledge of AI technologies, governance, and organizational adoption strategies.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to translate business needs into practical and scalable technology solutions.
- Experience leading organizational change and technology transformation initiatives.
- Master's degree and relevant certifications are preferred.
Why KI?
At KI, you're more than an employee, you're an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member shares in our success and has the opportunity to influence the future of the business.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- On-site fitness center and wellness resources
- On-site café
- Educational reimbursement
- Employee product discounts
- Comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Join KI and help define the future of technology, data, AI, and application development while leading teams and initiatives that drive meaningful business results across the organization.
Apply today and become part of an employee-owned organization where your leadership, vision, and innovation will help shape what's next.
KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.