Executive CIO: Strategy, Transformation & Team Leadership

Kensington International Executive Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentives

Long-term incentives

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Kensington International Executive Search is assisting in the recruitment of a Chief Information Officer for a well-established B2B organization with a strong North American presence. The CIO will lead enterprise technology strategy from the Chicago headquarters, with a regular on-site presence and occasional travel.

The role requires a business-minded executive who can balance strategic thinking with practical execution, build strong teams, manage budgets, and drive modernization and AI

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT leadership experience, including executive roles.
• Experience overseeing enterprise applications, infrastructure, data and cybersecurity.
• Strong business judgment and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a technology roadmap aligned with growth and operating priorities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing technology team.
• Oversee ERP/CRM integration, infrastructure, cloud, data and digital initiatives.
• Direct cybersecurity, risk, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Set technology investment priorities and manage budgets to deliver measurable results.
• Partner with business leaders to drive AI-enabled business improvements.
• Communicate strategy, investments and risks to CEO, executive team and Board.

Skills

IT leadership

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Business

Advanced degree preferred (MBA/MS)

Job description

Kensington International Executive Search is assisting in the recruitment of a Chief Information Officer for a well-established B2B organization with a strong North American presence. The CIO will lead enterprise technology strategy from the Chicago headquarters, with a regular on-site presence and occasional travel.

The role requires a business-minded executive who can balance strategic thinking with practical execution, build strong teams, manage budgets, and drive modernization and AI