Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Chicago, IL Area (Hybrid - Headquarter location)
The Company is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to set and execute enterprise technology strategy, lead digital transformation, and modernize core systems across a complex, decentralized organization. The role oversees information technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, while guiding a global technology team and aligning business-unit IT leaders through influence and shared priorities. Responsibilities include advancing ERP simplification, establishing AI strategy and governance, managing enterprise cyber risk, and serving as the primary technology liaison to senior stakeholders. The CIO also owns IT budgeting and vendor relationships, develops global talent, and leads corporate technology services and support. Candidates should have 15 or more years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 10 years in senior executive roles leading global, multi-country organizations. Required experience includes digital transformation and large-scale ERP programs, enterprise applications, cybersecurity leadership, enterprise AI strategy and adoption, and managing substantial budgets and vendor programs. The role calls for success leading through influence in decentralized or matrixed environments, building global capability centers, and familiarity with global compliance, data privacy, and financial regulations. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field is required; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
Functions:
- Information Technology
Compensation
USD $320,000-$480,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Diverse industrial organization serving various business sectors
Industry
Industrial Automation
Type
Subsidiary of a Public Company
Age
employees
10,001+