Chief Information Officer

The Chief Information Officer based in Hilo, Hawaii, serves as a key executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s technology strategy to support overall business success. The role leads and manages a team of 15 direct reports.This role combines strategic vision with operational oversight, ensuring that IT systems, digital transformation initiatives, and emerging technologies—especially AI—are effectively leveraged to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.Oversee IT infrastructure: help desk, cybersecurity, networks, software, hardwareManage IS department: support, application development, ERP, and data platformsDevelop and execute IT strategy and manage department budgetBuild and lead IT team (hiring, development, performance management)Ensure security, regulatory compliance, and risk managementConduct risk assessments and safeguard company data/assetsManage vendor relationships and contractsAdvise executives and board on technology strategy, risks, and opportunitiesLead digital initiatives: automation, cloud, data, and AI adoptionEstablish AI and data governance practicesQualificationsStrong knowledge of systems, cybersecurity, networks, databases, and AI toolsUnderstanding of business operations (manufacturing/retail preferred)Leadership, decision-making, and project management skills10+ years in IT leadership roles2+ years managing multi-location teams and large IT projectsProven ability to lead through complex technical and organizational challenges