Chief Information Officer

NU Advisory Partners has been retained to lead the search for a Chief Information Officer for a large-scale, multi-site services organization undergoing technology and operational transformation. This executive will define and lead the enterprise technology strategy, modernizing a fragmented systems environment while building scalable infrastructure, data capabilities, and AI-enabled workflows that support long-term growth. The role requires a highly strategic yet hands-on technology leader who can balance modernization, operational stability, cybersecurity, and business enablement across a distributed operating footprint.

About NU Advisory Partners

NU Advisory Partners is an AI-native executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior executive, operating, and board roles, with deep expertise in private capital-backed environments.

We’re breaking the mold in an industry that hasn’t changed in decades, pairing a top-tier team with tech, data, and AI to make search smarter, faster, and built for how businesses move today. The result? A better experience for clients, candidates, and ourselves. With 2,000+ searches and deep industry expertise, we deliver high-touch service and leadership talent that drives long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Modernization

• Define and execute a multi-year enterprise technology roadmap aligned with business growth objectives
• Lead modernization of legacy systems and fragmented infrastructure into a scalable, cloud-enabled architecture
• Drive strategic build versus buy decisions across core platforms and enterprise systems
• Establish a long-term operating model that enables automation, scalability, and improved decision-making

Infrastructure, Security & Operational Excellence

• Standardize technology infrastructure across a distributed operating environment
• Lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operational resilience initiatives
• Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery readiness, and platform reliability across mission-critical systems
• Oversee major system migrations and technology transformation initiatives with minimal operational disruption

Data & AI Enablement

• Build a centralized and governed enterprise data environment
• Expand analytics and business intelligence capabilities across operational and executive teams
• Implement scalable AI-enabled workflows and automation initiatives that improve productivity and operational efficiency
• Strengthen system integrations and enterprise data connectivity across platforms and third-party providers

Technology Organization & Vendor Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing technology organization spanning engineering, infrastructure, data, security, and service delivery
• Establish clear accountability, operating cadence, and execution discipline across the technology function
• Manage strategic vendor and technology partner relationships to ensure performance, scalability, and cost efficiency

Executive Partnership & Transformation Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology investment, operational scalability, and digital transformation
• Translate technology initiatives into measurable business outcomes tied to growth, efficiency, and customer experience
• Support integration, transformation, and organizational change initiatives across the enterprise
• Provide clear executive-level reporting on technology performance, risk, and transformation progress

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience serving as a Chief Information Officer or equivalent senior technology executive within a large-scale, operationally complex organization
• Proven track record leading enterprise technology modernization and cloud transformation initiatives
• Experience operating in multi-site, transaction-intensive environments with significant operational complexity
• Strong background across infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, data platforms, and systems integration
• Demonstrated ability to build modern data and analytics capabilities that support operational and commercial decision-making
• Experience implementing AI-enabled automation and enterprise technology transformation initiatives
• Proven success leading distributed technology teams and managing complex vendor ecosystems
• Experience operating in private capital-backed or similarly performance-driven environments
• Strong executive presence with the ability to align technology investment with measurable business outcomes

How to Apply:

• Submit your resume.
• Our team will review your application.
• If your experience aligns with the role, we’ll reach out to discuss the opportunity further.
• Even if this role isn’t the perfect match, we’ll add you to our talent network for future opportunities.

At NU Advisory Partners, we’re committed to identifying and placing exceptional leaders in roles where they can drive meaningful impact. If your background aligns with this opportunity, we invite you to apply.