Chief Information Officer — Strategic Tech Leader

Kids for the Future; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

CRICO seeks a Chief Information Officer to lead IT strategy, operations, and security, directing a 40+ person team including engineers, analysts, and project management. The role advances technology aligned with business goals and ensures secure, scalable solutions for enterprise needs.

The CIO collaborates with executive leadership to develop roadmaps, manage budgets, and drive data analytics initiatives while overseeing governance and vendor partnerships across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master's in Business Administration preferred.
• Senior IT leadership experience, CIO or equivalent role.
• Strong record in enterprise strategy, budgeting, and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT direction aligned with business goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and portfolio planning.
• Drive AI initiatives with governance and security.
• Ensure data analytics capabilities and vendor relationships.

Skills

IT leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Data analytics

Vendor management

Cybersecurity

AI technologies

Communication

Team motivation

Education

Bachelors degree in IT or CS

MBA preferred

Tools

Data analytics platforms

IT governance frameworks

Information security tools

Job description

CRICO seeks a Chief Information Officer to lead IT strategy, operations, and security, directing a 40+ person team including engineers, analysts, and project management. The role advances technology aligned with business goals and ensures secure, scalable solutions for enterprise needs.

The CIO collaborates with executive leadership to develop roadmaps, manage budgets, and drive data analytics initiatives while overseeing governance and vendor partnerships across the organization.