Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Transdev U.S.
Location: Lombard (near Chicago), IL (on-site)

Transdev is the largest private provider of transportation services in the United States, operating over 350 locations and supporting more than 32,000 employees who keep communities moving safely and reliably every day. Transdev’s Purpose is to empower the freedom to move every day through safe, reliable, and innovative mobility solutions that serve the common good.

As we continue to modernize our operations and accelerate digital transformation, we are seeking a strategic and operationally minded Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead all aspects of Information Technology for Transdev U.S.

The CIO will serve as a key member of the U.S. Executive Committee and a critical business partner to our CEO, operational leaders, and the global Transdev Group IT organization. This executive will shape Transdev’s U.S. technology vision while ensuring flawless day‑to‑day delivery across our highly distributed, mission‑critical transportation network.

The CIO is responsible for defining and executing a forward‑looking digital and technology strategy that enables safe, reliable, cost‑effective transportation operations. This leader oversees all aspects of IT—including enterprise applications, cybersecurity, data & analytics, field operations support, infrastructure, project management, vendor partnerships, and innovation—while ensuring disciplined execution and high service levels across 300+ operating locations.

This role requires a hands‑on, pragmatic executive who can operate at both the strategic and tactical levels: shaping long‑term digital transformation while ensuring immediate operational continuity and performance.

The expected compensation range for this position is $290K – $325K per year. The actual starting pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant experience and qualifications
• Education and certifications
• Skills alignment with the role
• Internal equity
• Budget and market conditions

Other compensation and benefits include:

• Short‑term and long‑term incentives
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD
• Retirement Plans with company contributions
• Paid Time Off + Company Holidays
• Relocation Assistance to the Chicago area, if required

• Develop and execute the U.S. IT strategy aligned with business priorities, customer expectations, and Transdev Group technology standards.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives that improve safety, operational efficiency, cost management, customer experience, and data‑driven decision making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Committee and other senior leaders on technology trends, innovation, and enterprise modernization.

• Ensure high availability and reliability of technology across a distributed footprint of ~300 locations relying on stable, resilient systems.
• Oversee IT service delivery and field support, ensuring responsive, customer‑focused performance that supports 24/7 operations.
• Strengthen governance, standardization, and process discipline across all IT functions.

• Oversee key enterprise platforms including safety, maintenance, scheduling, payroll & HR systems, financial applications, and customer interfaces.
• Lead the modernization of legacy systems and drive simplification across the application landscape.
• Expand the use of data and analytics to support operational performance, safety, workforce planning, and customer reporting.

• Strengthen cybersecurity posture, risk management, and business continuity planning for a large, complex, and highly distributed environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including DOT, FTA, SOC, and Group‑level IT standards.

• Build, mentor, and retain a high‑performing IT organization that partners effectively with Operations and Corporate teams.
• Drive change management efforts that enable adoption of new technologies and support the cultural shift toward more data‑driven and…