Chief Information Officer

NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, which employs more than 1,100 employees across 50 locations spanning the State of Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with materials needed to construct buildings, streets, and highways. Our business interests also include mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance, and surety bonding. The company has grown beyond its roots into areas such as construction materials, real estate, recreation, and philanthropy.

NEBCO has become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses, with over 27 companies across the state and endless opportunities for advancement and growth.

NEBCO is looking for a high-performing, effective, and dynamic leader to join our executive team. This CIO position is responsible for ensuring and overseeing the use of modern technology and software to support the needs and streamline processes for business operations across all NEBCO-affiliated companies. The role includes managing and implementing technology needs, collaborating and communicating with the executive and leadership team, establishing relationships with technology companies, and overseeing the IT department.

It must also abide by the Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. This is an in‑office role where on‑site physical presence is essential to provide executive leadership.

• Collaborate with the executive team and company leaders to define processes and ensure technology strategy aligns with business goals and objectives.
• Proactively identify and drive modern innovation to current operations while balancing reactive requests from NEBCO’s multiple lines of business.
• Oversee the technological infrastructure, such as networks and computer systems, to ensure optimal performance.
• Work with IT staff to develop and implement IT department strategies and processes that align and support company-wide goals, including creating and implementing IT policies, standards, and protocols and communicating company-wide.
• Oversee contract negotiations with IT vendors, contractors, and providers to ensure scope of service and/or equipment is cost effective; manage all IT key vendor relationships and communicate with the executive team regarding value, costs, and risk potential.
• Create and manage the annual IT operational budget and review department and project costs with the Chief Financial Officer to organize investment prioritization and evaluate financial effectiveness.
• Direct and plan the implementation of new systems and IT projects, providing guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization.
• Manage compliance and risk management, ensuring the organization adheres to legal, regulatory, and industry-specific security standards.
• Manage the IT department to ensure satisfactory team and individual performance, efficient daily operations, and training, coaching, recruiting, and hiring personnel as needed.
• Oversee cybersecurity strategy and initiatives to secure the organization’s information, cyber, and technology assets; implement and manage a cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) process.
• Develop and implement secure processes and systems used to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from cyberattacks.
• Monitor changes with technologies and emerging technologies that may improve company-wide or department performance and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Information Systems, or a related IT degree.
• 10 years of experience in Information Technology, including management of IT teams.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• CISM, CISSP, CGEIT, PMP, or other related accredited certifications preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of management, computer technology, and IT systems and infrastructure.
• Strong background in developing and implementing IT and ERP systems.
• Thorough knowledge and…