Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer Reporting Location: Chicago - 345 North Morgan Workplace Type: Hybrid Starting salary between $275,000 to 310,000 The Chief Information Officer will serve as the global corporate technology leader for tms. This leader will be accountable for the reliability, security, scalability, and day‑to‑day performance of tms's global technology environment across North America, Europe, and Asia. The role leads a globally distributed organization responsible for IT infrastructure and operations, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, technology vendor management, and technology PMO governance. The Corporate Technology Officer ensures that the corporate technology platforms, services, and processes are scalable, resilient, audit‑ready, and aligned with the needs of the business and its clients. This leader partners closely with Finance, regional business leaders, and corporate functions to ensure technology operations support growth, compliance, and workforce productivity. In addition, this role collaborates with Morgan Street Holdings, the parent company, to drive tms's growth while aligning across the broader portfolio. WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE The Chief Information Officer role provides an opportunity to own a global technology strategy, impact multiple regions and functions, and work within a diverse, inclusive environment while delivering enterprise‑wide technology solutions. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION Deep understanding and proven success deploying and scaling digital technologies and ERP platforms in fast‑paced growth environments. Track record setting and executing enterprise technology vision with innovation across infrastructure, operations, and corporate systems in a global organization. Ability to translate business strategy into a corporate technology agenda that drives efficiency, scalability, and growth. Comfort balancing short‑term operational demands with long‑term modernization and communicating both clearly to executive stakeholders. Financial management (capex and opex budget planning) with allocation and/or charge‑back models. Leadership and strategy for AI from a corporate technology and security perspective in partnership with the Innovation Team. IT INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS & ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS Leadership and support to global infrastructure and IT operations teams; expertise across cloud and on‑premises environments for end‑user services. Experience owning and evolving ERP platforms, guiding implementation, optimization, and day‑to‑day stability. Proven track record leading teams responsible for HR Information systems for a global enterprise. SECURITY LEADERSHIP Lead the enterprise cybersecurity organization, including security operations, engineering, governance, and risk management. Define and execute the enterprise security strategy aligned to business and technology priorities. Act as senior security contact for key customers and partners on data protection and cybersecurity posture. Participate in customer security reviews, due diligence, and risk assessments. Build and run technology VMO and PMO, including governance frameworks, SLAs, KPIs, and performance accountability. Manage complex vendor ecosystems and managed service providers to deliver cost‑effective results. Establish IT governance, audit readiness, and compliance controls across a global footprint. TEAM & STAKEHOLDER LEADERSHIP Build, develop, and retain high‑performing global teams with a culture of accountability. Influence and partner across Finance, Operations, HR, Legal, and regional business leaders. Navigate a parent company or holding company structure, including shared services and strategic alignment. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE 15+ years of progressive IT leadership, with 5+ years in leadership roles in a global technology organization. Exceptional communicator capable of translating complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders at the highest levels. Skilled at managing and holding accountable complex third‑party vendors and managed service providers. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, security operations, risk management, audit readiness, and business continuity planning. Experience across the full corporate technology spectrum (e.g., JDE, SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, M365). Strong command of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure environments. Leading ITSM programs: service desk, incident, problem, and change management. Build and mature technology VMO and PMO functions with governance and performance disciplines. Experience in a private equity‑backed or holding company environment. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field. Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work‑life balance. Generous medical, dental, vision and other benefits. Paid parental and medical leave programs. 401(k) with company match and profit sharing. 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays. Tuition reimbursement and student‑loan repayment assistance. Inclusive employee resource groups. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr