CIO

Confidential; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, based in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Chief Information Officer to lead technology strategy during a pivotal digital transformation. You will shape the tech vision, align IT with business goals, and partner with the CEO, CFO, and Board on major investments.

The role drives enterprise-wide initiatives, oversees infrastructure, security, and data strategy, and builds a high-performance technology organization capable of delivering measurable business value.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience (CIO/VP IT or equivalent).
• Experience building and scaling technology organizations.
• Strong grounding in infrastructure, security, and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own enterprise-wide technology strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and data strategy.
• Partner with CEO, CFO and Board on major technology investments.

Skills

Technology leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Cybersecurity governance

Vendor management

Job description

We're searching for a Chief Information Officer to join our executive leadership team and take the reins on technology strategy at a pivotal moment for the business. This is a rare opportunity to shape the technology vision for an organization ready to invest in serious digital transformation.

Why This Seat Matters

Technology touches every part of how this business operates, competes, and grows. The CIO will be the driving force behind that; setting direction, building the right team, and ensuring technology is a genuine business advantage rather than a back-office function.

What You'll Own

• Enterprise-wide technology strategy, aligned directly with business goals and growth plans
• Oversight of IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and data strategy
• Executive-level partnership with the CEO, CFO, and Board on major technology investments
• Leadership and development of the broader technology organization
• Governance frameworks for technology risk, security, and compliance
• Vendor and partner strategy, including evaluation of major technology investments
• Championing digital transformation and modernization initiatives across the business
• Representing technology strategy and performance in board-level discussions

Who We're Looking For

• 12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including prior CIO, VP of IT, or equivalent executive experience
• A track record of building and scaling technology organizations
• Strong grounding in infrastructure, security, and enterprise applications, with the strategic range to operate at the executive level
• Comfortable presenting to and partnering with a Board of Directors