CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)

Hugg & Hall; Base Line (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental benefits

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead IT strategy, operations, and data management for scalability and operational excellence. You will drive a major ERP transformation, align technology investments with business priorities, and build a PMO to guide the move to a modern cloud-native ERP.

You will collaborate with the Executive Council, oversee cybersecurity and governance, and lead a high-impact IT organization through a multi-year modernization that spans

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading enterprise IT or information systems.
• Proven ERP, financial, and operational systems management.
• Deep IT operations, data governance and cybersecurity expertise.
• Experience optimizing business processes through system integration.
• Strong vendor and IT financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
• ERP implementation experience in industrial, equipment rental, or distribution environments.
• Experience transitioning from legacy on-prem ERP to cloud-native solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Council to ensure systems, data, and reporting support business unit performance.
• Lead the selection and end-to-end implementation of a modern ERP platform, managing discovery, BPR, go-live and stabilization.
• Build a PMO to guide the move from legacy ERP to a modern platform, managing budgets, timelines, risks, vendors, and organizational change.
• Strengthen data, security, analytics, automation, and IT leadership to keep systems reliable and aligned with operational needs.

Skills

Executive leadership

IT operations

Vendor management

IT financial management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Cybersecurity

Job description

Hugg and Hall Equipment Company is looking for someone with strong business acumen, executive technology leadership, and a pragmatic focus on execution and outcomes to lead our IT departments as Chief Information Officer. We are a full-service equipment company specializing in industrial and construction equipment since 1956. More information about us can be found below or on our website at www.hugghall.com.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Chief Information Officer is responsible for leading the company's information technology strategy, operations, and data environment to enable business performance, scalability, and operational excellence. The CIO ensures the reliability, security, and effectiveness of enterprise systems while aligning technology investments with business priorities. This role is the executive lead for a major digital transformation, specifically driving the selection and implementation of a modern, best-of-breed ERP to replace legacy systems over an 18-36 month horizon.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with the Executive Council to ensure systems, data, and reporting support business unit performance.
• Serve as the executive lead for the selection and end-to-end implementation of a modern, best-of-breed ERP, managing the lifecycle from discovery and BPR through go-live and stabilization.
• Lead enterprise technology transformation and operations. Build a PMO to guide the move from legacy ERP to a modern platform, managing budgets, timelines, risks, vendors, and organizational change. Improve and integrate core systems and workflows across field service, parts inventory, rental, finance, and mobile operations.
• Strengthen data, security, and IT leadership. Establish data and reporting standards, expand analytics and automation, and oversee cybersecurity, compliance, and business continuity. Develop the IT team and partner with business leaders to keep systems reliable and aligned with operational needs.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Competitive Compensation
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, and several supplemental benefits)
• Generous PTO Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with company match

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise IT or information systems.
• Proven success managing enterprise systems (ERP, financial systems, operational platforms).
• Deep expertise in IT operations, infrastructure, data governance, and cybersecurity.
• Experience improving business processes through system optimization and integration.
• Strong vendor management and IT financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field required. MBA preferred.
• Proven track record leading large-scale ERP implementations preferably in industrial, equipment rental, or distribution environments.
• Prefer demonstrated experience in BPR, particularly in environments with complex inventory management, field service, or distributed service operations.
• Specific experience navigating the transition from legacy, on-premises ERP environments to modern, cloud-native ERP solutions.

ABOUT US:

Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is a full-service equipment dealer headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas since 1956. With 17 locations across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana and further servicing the surrounding states, we strive to equip our customers for success. Through our Sales, Rental, Parts, and Service departments, we offer cutting-edge equipment, world-class service, and an unsurpassed parts inventory. From job sites to warehouses, we provide our customers with all their construction, industrial, aerial, and material handling needs, helping them to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. As an employer of over 800, we are keen on building a team that is safe, productive, honest, dependable, and responsible. If you want to build a career with a company where you are valued and well-trained, join us at Hugg & Hall.

Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We place Safety First.

(Initial hire requires passing of pre-employment background check, drug test, and driving record[for driving roles])