CIO

Software Placement Group, SPG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SPG is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead a cloud-first technology strategy across a multi-location organization. The role focuses on leveraging data, automation, AI, and cybersecurity to drive operational excellence and growth.

The CIO will partner with executives to simplify processes and deliver measurable business value, while guiding governance and risk management across the enterprise. The role requires deep experience in cloud/SaaS, ERP, and executive leadership, with regular

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in information technology.
• Proven success developing and executing enterprise technology strategies.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud and SaaS environments.
• Experience collaborating with management across multiple locations nationwide.
• Knowledge of ERP solutions and project management methodologies.
• Cybersecurity governance, risk mgmt, business continuity, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide technology roadmap aligned with growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities to simplify operations and improve productivity through technology.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for meaningful business impact.
• Lead a cloud-first, scalable technology environment.
• Position technology as a strategic enabler for business growth.
• Ensure security, governance, and cost controls across technology initiatives.
• Lead AI adoption and automation initiatives and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cloud & SaaS

ERP knowledge

Cybersecurity governance

Vendor management

Communication

ROI evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

AWS

Azure

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site with regular travel | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

An established multi-location organization with a sophisticated, cloud-first technology environment is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead the next phase of its technology strategy and digital evolution. This is a senior executive leadership role, not a maintenance-focused IT position. The organization has already invested significantly in modernization, and the incoming CIO will build on that foundation using technology, data, automation, AI, and cybersecurity to improve operations, decision-making, and growth. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CIO will act as both technology leader and business strategist, partnering with executives to identify opportunities, simplify processes, and ensure technology delivers measurable business value.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide technology roadmap aligned with strategic priorities and long-term growth objectives
• Identify opportunities to use technology to simplify operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve productivity and decision-making
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies for meaningful business impact
• Advance a modern, scalable, cloud-first technology environment supporting continued growth
• Position technology as a competitive advantage and strategic business enabler
• Balance innovation with operational stability, security, governance, cost, and risk
• Lead the organization's continued adoption of artificial intelligence and automation
• Identify practical opportunities to incorporate AI into workflows, processes, analytics, and productivity
• Establish and evolve responsible AI governance, policies, education, and adoption standards
• Partner with business leaders to move ideas from concept to implementation
• Monitor emerging technology trends and advise leadership on relevance
• Champion the use of data as a strategic organizational asset
• Advance enterprise analytics, reporting, and business intelligence capabilities
• Improve access to information across the organization to enable faster, informed decisions
• Promote strong data governance, integrity, accessibility, and security
• Maintain a strong enterprise cybersecurity posture and evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities
• Provide executive leadership and the Board with visibility into cybersecurity, technology risk, and readiness
• Ensure effective business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, and data protection strategies
• Establish appropriate controls without creating unnecessary barriers to innovation or productivity
• Ensure technology practices align with applicable corporate, legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements
• Provide executive oversight of enterprise applications, cloud infrastructure, collaboration platforms, integrations, data environments, and technology services
• Evaluate technology investments based on business impact, scalability, security, usability, and ROI
• Lead vendor and technology partner relationships, including contract negotiation, performance management, and strategic sourcing
• Ensure major technology initiatives are delivered effectively and achieve intended business outcomes
• Develop and manage the technology budget while balancing innovation, security, reliability, and responsible spending
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for IT operations and support across multiple locations in several states
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology team
• Create accountability while encouraging innovation and new ideas
• Communicate complex technology issues in clear, business-oriented language
• Develop strong partnerships with senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Bring sound judgment to decisions involving technology, investment, risk, and organizational change
• Lead change effectively and help the organization embrace new tools, processes, and ways of working

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within information technology, including significant senior-level responsibility
• Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise technology strategies
• Strong understanding of modern cloud and SaaS environments
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with management teams across multiple locations nationwide
• Comprehensive expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions and knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and systems
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and infrastructure, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
• Experience leading technology modernization, digital transformation, or enterprise-wide technology initiatives
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery
• Experience managing enterprise technology vendors, strategic partners, contracts, and technology investments
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior executives and Boards of Directors
• Strong business acumen and the ability to evaluate technology through the lens of organizational value and ROI
• Requires regular on-site visits and occasional travel for several consecutive days across all locations
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of Vista is highly preferred
• Exposure to AI strategy, governance, implementation, or enterprise adoption strongly preferred

Why this role

This is an opportunity to inherit a strong technology foundation within a sophisticated, cloud-first environment and shape how technology, data, automation, AI, and cybersecurity drive the organization's operations, decisions, and growth as a key member of the senior leadership team.