CIO

TEKsystems; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 173.000 - 194.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TEKsystems seeks a Chief Information Officer for a local nonprofit, to lead IT and telecommunications, shaping the technology strategy and investments for operational excellence. The role oversees a migration to Azure, a scalable foundation, and a broad ecosystem supporting multiple functions.

It is a hybrid position based in Brooklyn with a $1.5M annual tech budget and a 7–10 person team. The CIO will spearhead cybersecurity, governance, risk, business continuity, and AI governance, crafting

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with extensive IT leadership experience.
• 10+ years in IT with at least 4 years in management (master’s path) or 15 years with 7 years in management (bachelor’s path).
• Experience overseeing staff, budgets, vendors, and IT processes.
• Knowledge of infrastructure, applications, security, and IT best practices.
• PMP and ITIL certifications are highly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Oversee cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management and business continuity.
• Lead AI adoption and governance; develop policies, standards, and best practices.
• Steer technology portfolio decisions with an annual budget of about $1.5 million.
• Manage a team of 7–10 technology professionals and oversee external vendors.

Kenntnisse

Adaptability

Innovation

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Learning

Listening

Solution-driven

Resilience

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems

Tools

PMP

ITIL

Jobbeschreibung

Description

The Chief Information Officer provides strategic, operational, and functional leadership for a local nonprofit's information technology and telecommunications organization. This executive is responsible for shaping and executing the technology strategy, ensuring investments drive operational effectiveness, service excellence, and mission impact.

The organization has recently modernized its technology environment through a migration from an on-premises data center to Azure cloud infrastructure, creating a more scalable, reliable, and standardized foundation for the future. The role oversees a complex technology ecosystem supporting diverse business functions, including program services, workforce development, retail operations, finance, human resources, and administrative functions.

As a key member of the leadership team, this leader serves as a change agent, leveraging technology to improve business processes, strengthen data-driven decision-making, control costs, and support organizational growth. Success requires developing a deep understanding of operational priorities and strategic objectives while fostering a customer-focused technology organization built on innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities include oversight of cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, business continuity, and the organization's approach to AI adoption and governance. The position also leads the development of policies, standards, and best practices that ensure technology and AI initiatives align with business objectives and security requirements.

This role carries significant authority for decision-making across a technology portfolio with an annual budget of approximately $1.5 million. The successful candidate will lead a team of 7 to 10 technology professionals and oversee a comparable portfolio of external vendors and service providers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field and 10 years’ experience in Information Technology, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience at the equivalent management level, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field and 15 years’ experience in Information Technology with a minimum of 7 years’ experience at equivalent management level
• Demonstrated experience in an equivalent IT management role with responsibility for overseeing staff, budgets, vendors, and processes. Leadership experience must include operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive information technology program
• Comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure, applications, security, and best practices for I.T.
• PMP and ITIL certifications very strongly preferred

Skills required:

Adaptability/flexibility, innovation & critical thinking, initiative, interpersonal skills, learning, listening, solution-driven, resilience, teamwork

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brooklyn, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $200000.00 - $225000.00/yr.

Benefits available upon request.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Brooklyn,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.