SVP, CIO; Chief Information Officer

Overview

Location:

Nationwide, Remote

Our company:

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a strategic, transformative member of Teradata’s executive leadership team, responsible for defining and executing the company’s global technology vision. This role ensures that enterprise technology, digital platforms, and data capabilities directly enable business strategy, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

You will modernize core technology platforms, elevate cybersecurity and resilience, and enhance the digital employee experience across a complex global environment. Success in this role looks like scalable, secure, and high-performing technology ecosystems that accelerate innovation, improve productivity, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Shape and execute an enterprise-wide technology strategy aligned to Teradata’s business objectives and transformation priorities
• Lead modernization across cloud, AI/ML, analytics, ERP/CRM, digital experience platforms, and emerging technologies
• Drive operational excellence through reliable global service delivery, cost optimization, and strong technology governance
• Partner with executive leadership to identify and deliver technology-enabled growth opportunities and efficiencies
• Apply foundational AI skills to explore and implement ways AI can enhance productivity, innovation, and impact across our workforce

The CIO leads Teradata’s global IT organization, spanning enterprise applications, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity partnerships, analytics platforms, and emerging technology capabilities. The team plays a critical role in enabling Teradata’s AI-driven strategy, ensuring technology is secure, scalable, and tightly aligned to business needs.

This role reports to the CEO and works closely with the executive leadership team, including the COO, CFO, CISO, and Chief Data Officer, as well as business leaders across all regions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to co-create digital and operational transformation programs
• Partner closely with cybersecurity, data, and product leaders to enable secure, data-driven innovation
• Collaborate with colleagues who share a commitment to leveraging AI responsibly, ensuring our people and customers benefit from the opportunities AI creates

• Proven experience leading large-scale, global digital and technology transformation initiatives
• Deep expertise across modern enterprise IT platforms, infrastructure, and operating models
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate enterprise strategy into executable technology roadmaps
• Executive-level communication and influence skills, including board and C-suite engagement
• Foundational AI skills and the ability to understand how AI can be applied to improve outcomes in your area of expertise

• Visionary leadership style with a track record of driving innovation, efficiency, and measurable business impact
• Experience modernizing complex global IT ecosystems, including cloud, data, and analytics platforms
• Strong change management and organizational transformation capabilities
• Ability to anticipate emerging technology trends, risks, and opportunities
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing, diverse global teams
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Financial discipline, including Fin Ops, vendor management, and technical debt reduction
• High emotional intelligence and credibility with senior leaders across regions and cultures
• A passion for how AI can unlock potential to help our teams, our…