Business Unit Chief Information Officer Houston, TX Posted

Job Summary

The Business Unit CIO is responsible for aligning technology strategy with business objectives, ensuring that IT capabilities effectively support and drive enterprise and business unit goals for three or more business units with combined $10B+ in annual revenue across multiple geographies and cultures. This role exists to bridge the gap between technology and business, enabling innovation, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through strategic Technology investments.

The Business Unit CIO leads technology governance, strategic transformations, and risk management while fostering collaboration between Technology and business stakeholders. Ultimately, the position ensures that technology delivers measurable business value, supports growth, and enhances overall organizational agility.

• Technology Strategy & Business Alignment – Develop and execute a Technology strategy that aligns with the business unit’s objectives and overall enterprise goals, ensuring technology investments drive business value.

• Transformation & Innovation – Lead the adoption of technologies, automation, and digital solutions to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and customer experience.

• Governance & Risk Management – Adhere to policies, compliance frameworks, and cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks, protect data, and ensure regulatory adherence.

• Operations & Service Delivery – Oversee infrastructure, applications, and support services to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance meet business needs.

• Financial Management & Cost Optimization – Manage Tech budgets, control costs, and drive efficiency in technology spending to maximize ROI and support business growth.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Partnership – Engage with executives, department leaders, and external partners to ensure Technology solutions effectively support business strategies and operational needs.

• Talent Development & Leadership – Build and lead a high-performing Technology team, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and strategic problem-solving.

• Enterprise Integration & Standardization – Ensure technology solutions align with enterprise-wide architecture, data strategy, and security standards while supporting unique business unit requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree – A degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance or a related field

Bachelor’s Degree – A degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance or a related field

A strong mix of business acumen, technology expertise, and leadership skills is critical for success in this role, including:

• Extensive IT Leadership (10+ years) – Progressive experience in IT leadership roles, including Senior Director or VP of IT or CIO roles, with a track record of driving technology strategy and execution.

• Strategic Business & IT Alignment (8–10+ years) – Proven ability to align IT initiatives with business goals, define and drive transformation programs, and enable value through technology investments.

• Enterprise & Business Unit IT Management (8–10+ years) – Experience managing IT applications, and partnership with enterprise operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance within a business unit or enterprise-level environment.

• Technology Governance & Risk Management (5–10 years) – Strong background in partnering with IT governance, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation teams to protect business assets and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Leadership (5–10 years) – Experience working closely with C-suite and senior executives, translating technical initiatives into business value and influencing decision-making.

• Digital Transformation & Innovation (5+ years) – Leadership in modernizing IT ecosystems, implementing cloud solutions, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance agility and competitiveness.

• Financial & Vendor Management (5+ years) – Experience in IT budgeting, cost optimization, and vendor negotiations, ensuring cost-effective technology investments and partnerships.

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