CIO: Strategic Tech Leader for AI, Cloud & Growth

Aspire Talent Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a forward-looking Chief Information Officer (CIO) in Pittsburgh, PA, to lead its technology strategy and digital evolution. This on-site role expects a strategic thinker who will partner with the executive team to improve decision-making, efficiency, and business value through data, AI, and cybersecurity.

The CIO will drive modernization, balance innovation with risk, and oversee enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and vendor partnerships across multiple

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in information technology and senior-level responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise technology strategies.
• Knowledge of modern cloud and SaaS environments; experience with AI governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise technology strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Develop an enterprise-wide technology roadmap aligned with growth objectives.
• Advance AI adoption, governance, and responsible AI standards.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate tech into measurable business value.
• Oversee data governance, cybersecurity posture, and business continuity planning.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and technology investments.
• Ensure technology initiatives deliver ROI and align with regulatory needs.
• Provide executive leadership and board-level visibility into risks and opportunities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Technology strategy

Business partnership

AI governance

Cybersecurity governance

Vendor management

Board communications

Cloud & SaaS

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (CS/IT/Business)

Tools

Vista

AWS

Azure

ERP systems

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a forward-looking Chief Information Officer (CIO) in Pittsburgh, PA, to lead its technology strategy and digital evolution. This on-site role expects a strategic thinker who will partner with the executive team to improve decision-making, efficiency, and business value through data, AI, and cybersecurity.

The CIO will drive modernization, balance innovation with risk, and oversee enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and vendor partnerships across multiple