Lead Enterprise Transformation. Modernize at Scale. Power the Future.

Our client is seeking a visionary and operationally grounded Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead enterprise-wide technology strategy and execution during a pivotal phase of growth and transformation. This is a high-impact executive leadership role responsible for completing and stabilizing a multi-year technology transformation while modernizing infrastructure, advancing cybersecurity maturity, and expanding AI-driven innovation across approximately 400 distributed sites nationwide.

Location Requirement: Ideal candidate resides in MO or is willing to relocate.

The CIO will report to executive leadership and partner closely with the Board and Audit Committee. This leader will oversee the entire IT function, including the technology organization, the CISO, and the cybersecurity team.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a transformational technology executive who can operate in both builder and operator modes while stabilizing today’s environment and architecting the future.

You will:

Lead enterprise-wide technology strategy aligned with multi-billion dollar growth objectives
Complete and optimize a large-scale technology transformation across approximately 400 branches, yards, warehouses, and corporate office locations
Modernize and stabilize the national network, including segmentation, resiliency, and performance standards
Elevate cybersecurity maturity, including identity-first architecture, EDR, SOC visibility, incident readiness, and risk governance
Accelerate enterprise data and analytics capabilities to improve productivity, operational performance, and strategic decision making
Advance field technology capabilities, including mobility, rugged infrastructure, Wi Fi, devices, and location systems
Expand AI and ML platforms and productivity tools to support modernization efforts
Strengthen IT’s influence across the organization and build strategic partnerships with executive and operations leaders
Develop and elevate IT leadership talent while reinforcing governance, operational discipline, and accountability
Ensure secure, reliable, and scalable operations supporting geographically distributed, business-critical environments

What You Bring

15 plus years of progressive technology leadership experience, including CIO or VP-level roles
Proven success leading large-scale enterprise technology transformations across multi-site environments
Experience in modernizing distributed networks spanning hundreds of operational locations
Deep cybersecurity leadership experience, including identity-first security architecture, SOC maturity, and incident response
Strong credibility supporting field-based, geographically distributed operations
Experience deploying AI and ML platforms, enterprise productivity tools, and modern data ecosystems
Executive presence with strong Board-level communication capability
Demonstrated success in building, mentoring, and transforming high-performing IT organizations

Leadership Profile

You are:

Operator and Transformer - able to stabilize current operations while modernizing for future growth
Strategic Architect who connects technology investments to operational KPIs and margin performance
Influential Leader who builds trust across decentralized and distributed teams
Talent Builder who develops leaders and creates accountability
Clear Communicator who simplifies complexity and drives enterprise alignment

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of technology for a large, distributed organization at scale, driving modernization, security, operational excellence, and AI-powered growth.

If you are a transformational CIO ready to lead at enterprise scale, we want to hear from you.

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