Chief Information Officer

Woodcraft Rangers•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a newly created executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. The CIO will design and lead Woodcraft Rangers' technology strategy across enterprise systems, data infrastructure, automation, compliance, and AI — building the integrated technology ecosystem required to support an organization scaling to 5,000+ employees, 300+ program sites, and a $150M+ budget. This leader will work across all departments as a strategic partner, translating organizational growth goals into a coherent, future-forward technology roadmap.

Requirements

10+ years of technology leadership experience, including direct experience building or significantly scaling enterprise technology infrastructure
Demonstrated experience managing multi-system implementations across HR, finance, operations, or program management platforms
Fluency with modern data stack components: cloud data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, BI tools, and data modeling frameworks
Track record of leading cross-functional technology projects across distributed teams or multi-site organizations
Experience managing technology vendors, contracts, and enterprise software relationships
Strategic thinker who can translate organizational growth goals into coherent technology roadmaps
Strong communicator who can explain technical decisions to non-technical executive and board audiences
Operator who thrives in high-growth, resource-conscious environments where priorities shift quickly
Equity-centered leader who understands that the communities we serve deserve technology infrastructure that works reliably and with dignity

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in mission-driven, government-adjacent, or education/nonprofit contexts with compliance and reporting obligations preferred
Familiarity with expanded learning, K-12, or human services program environments preferred
Experience building and mentoring technology teams from early-stage infrastructure preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of enterprise systems spanning HR, finance, program operations, and CRM — establishing system governance, access controls, and organization-wide data standards
Build and maintain a centralized data platform with modern data warehouse, ETL/ELT pipelines, and leadership dashboards that provide real-time operational visibility across all program sites
Deploy workflow automation tools to streamline cross-system processes, reduce manual administrative burden, and scale efficiently alongside headcount and site growth
Partner with the COO and Sr. Director of Operations to ensure technology infrastructure supports procurement, inventory management, asset tracking, and supply chain operations across the site network
Ensure all systems and data practices meet the compliance requirements of public contracting — including LAUSD, county agency contracts, ELO-P obligations, government audit standards, and child data privacy protections
Lead organizational technology risk management including cybersecurity posture, business continuity planning, data governance, and incident response protocols
Integrate AI tools into operational workflows and stand up a centralized knowledge management platform to serve a distributed workforce; develop organizational AI policy and responsible use frameworks
Establish data definitions, reporting cadences, and performance metrics aligned to program quality and funder requirements
Manage technology vendors, contracts, and enterprise software relationships
Build, mentor, and lead the technology and data team from early-stage infrastructure