CIO - Chief Information Officer

Description

We are looking for an accomplished Chief Information Officer to provide strategic technology leadership for a long-term contract opportunity in Pella, Iowa. This role will guide enterprise IT direction, strengthen security practices, and align technology investments with business priorities. The ideal candidate brings executive-level leadership, a strong background in infrastructure and cybersecurity, and the ability to drive agile, high-impact initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities:
Define and lead the organization's technology roadmap to support operational goals and long-range business strategy.
Provide executive oversight for IT operations, ensuring reliable infrastructure, secure systems, and effective service delivery across the enterprise.
Direct cybersecurity planning and risk management efforts, including the governance of network protection measures such as firewall environments.
Partner with senior leadership to evaluate technology needs, prioritize investments, and translate business objectives into scalable IT solutions.
Champion agile ways of working by guiding teams in iterative delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement practices.
Establish IT policies, performance standards, and governance frameworks that promote compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.
Oversee vendor relationships, technology budgets, and resource planning to ensure effective delivery of critical initiatives.
Mentor technology leaders and build a high-performing IT organization capable of supporting evolving enterprise needs.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in senior IT leadership roles, including enterprise-level strategy and decision-making responsibilities.
Demonstrated expertise in IT strategy development and execution within complex business environments.
Strong executive leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk mitigation, and secure infrastructure management.
Experience supporting and governing Cisco ASA Firewall environments or similar enterprise network security platforms.
Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and the ability to lead technology teams in agile delivery models.
Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills with a track record of aligning IT initiatives to business goals.

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