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Vaco is hiring a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in Lombard, IL.

Location: Lombard, IL (Chicago Area) | On-Site

A leading transportation and mobility services organization is seeking a visionary and operationally focused Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead enterprise-wide technology strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and IT operations.

Supporting a large-scale network of transportation services across hundreds of locations nationwide, this organization operates in a highly distributed, mission-critical environment where technology plays a central role in safety, service delivery, workforce productivity, and customer experience.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CIO will be responsible for shaping the future technology landscape while ensuring operational excellence across all information technology functions. This executive will serve as a trusted business partner, driving innovation, modernization, and enterprise performance through strategic technology investment and disciplined execution.

The Chief Information Officer is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive technology and digital strategy that supports business growth, operational efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.

This leader will oversee all aspects of information technology, including enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, field support services, project management, innovation, and vendor management. Success in this role requires a highly collaborative executive who combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership and a strong operational mindset.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading technology organizations in complex, geographically dispersed environments where reliability, scalability, and service excellence are essential.

• Define and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, safety, workforce effectiveness, and customer outcomes.
• Identify emerging technologies and innovation opportunities that create measurable business value.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology trends, risks, investments, and modernization priorities.
• Foster a culture that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and digital adoption.

• Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of technology systems supporting a large national operating network.
• Oversee IT service delivery and support functions, ensuring responsive and effective support for a 24/7 operational environment.
• Establish strong governance, service management disciplines, and performance metrics across the technology organization.
• Maintain operational continuity through resilient infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Drive technology standardization and process optimization across multiple business locations.

• Lead the strategy, optimization, and governance of enterprise technology platforms supporting operations, finance, human resources, scheduling, maintenance, safety, and customer-facing functions.
• Modernize legacy applications and streamline the overall technology architecture.
• Expand data analytics and reporting capabilities to support informed business decisions and operational performance.
• Promote the use of advanced analytics and business intelligence tools across the organization.
• Establish a strong data governance framework to ensure quality, consistency, accessibility, and security of enterprise data.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that protects critical systems, data, and operational assets.
• Strengthen security governance, risk management, and compliance capabilities.
• Oversee incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs.
• Ensure technology practices meet applicable regulatory, legal, and industry requirements.
• Create a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

• Build and lead a high-performing technology organization focused on collaboration, innovation, and results.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top technology talent.
• Partner closely with operational and corporate leaders to align technology solutions with business needs.
• Lead organizational change efforts that support successful technology adoption and business transformation.
• Encourage a customer-focused mindset and culture of accountability across the IT function.

• Manage technology budgets, capital investments, and resource allocation to maximize business value.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining high…