Chief Information Officer -CIO

TALENThire Professional Services•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Our client is a rapidly scaling essential services platform built through disciplined acquisition and organic growth. The organization has reached an inflection point where technology must evolve from supporting growth to powering growth . We are seeking a transformational Chief Information Officer (CIO) to architect and lead the next-generation enterprise technology ecosystem that will unify operating companies, modernize platforms, unlock data visibility, and directly enable EBITDA expansion, margin improvement, and scalable M&A integration. This is a builder’s role designed for a hands-on, business-first technology executive who thrives in high-velocity, acquisition-driven environments.

Requirements

Senior IT/technology leadership experience in PE-backed, multi-location, or essential services platforms.
Proven success modernizing ERP, CRM, and enterprise operations ecosystems.
Direct experience leading M&A technology diligence and integration.
Strong data and analytics leadership.
Business acumen — you understand EBITDA, margin drivers, and operating leverage.
The ability to balance standardization with local operating speed.
A hands-on leadership style — sleeves rolled up, not stuck in PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Platform Strategy Design and lead the enterprise technology roadmap supporting multi-location operating companies. Drive ERP, CRM, operations, finance, and data platform modernization. Establish scalable integration frameworks for future acquisitions.
M&A Integration Leadership Own technology diligence, integration strategy, and post-close execution. Build repeatable playbooks that reduce integration time, risk, and cost.
Data, Analytics & Visibility Build enterprise reporting and analytics platforms delivering real-time visibility into: Revenue and margin performance Service operations Labor efficiency Acquisition performance Customer lifecycle metrics
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Own cybersecurity strategy, risk posture, compliance readiness, and vendor governance. Ensure secure, resilient infrastructure across all operating companies.
Operational Excellence Improve frontline productivity, service routing efficiency, and customer experience through technology. Standardize tools while preserving local operating speed. Translate operational strategy into scalable technology execution.
Leadership & Culture Build, lead, and mentor a high-performance IT and data organization. Establish strong cross-functional partnerships with Finance, Operations, HR, and M&A.