Chief Information Officer

AHF•Mountville, PA

About The Position

The ideal CIO candidate is a strategic, business-minded, problem-solving technology leader with executive presence, operational discipline, and the ability to partner effectively across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Product, Human Resources, and Operations. Success in this role will be demonstrated through secure, resilient, scalable platforms; strong cyber and incident preparedness; disciplined ERP/application rationalization and data governance; responsible AI adoption; optimized vendor and contract value; effective M&A technology integration; and an IT organization recognized for service, accountability, partnership, and business impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in information technology, digital transformation, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or related disciplines.
5+ years in a senior or executive technology leadership role, preferably within manufacturing, distribution, building products, consumer products, or another multi-site operating environment.
Proven success leading enterprise technology strategy, IT governance, large-scale system implementations, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity programs, and technology-enabled business transformation.
Experience overseeing ERP, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, data analytics, automation tools, cybersecurity programs, and IT/OT environments.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and build structure in a matrixed environment.
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technology opportunities, risks, and investments into executive recommendations and measurable business outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead change, communicate with clarity, and drive organizational adoption.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and mature the enterprise IT strategy, technology portfolio, governance model, and operating framework to support business priorities, manufacturing objectives, growth plans, and measurable value.
Provide direction and accountability for infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, risk, privacy, and service delivery leaders, with clear ownership, service levels, and performance expectations.
Establish portfolio prioritization, investment governance, KPIs, and reporting for project delivery, system performance, cybersecurity posture, adoption, ROI, and business value.
Partner across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Product, Human Resources, and Operations to align technology priorities, timelines, and business goals.
Present technology strategy, roadmaps, risk posture, investment priorities, and performance metrics to executives, investors, board members, and other stakeholders.
Provide executive oversight for cybersecurity, enterprise risk, privacy, vulnerability management, incident preparedness and response, SOX compliance, third-party risk, and security governance.
Strengthen cyber resilience across factory networks, enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and company data by reducing ransomware exposure, improving recovery readiness, and minimizing disruption.
Serve as executive escalation point for major technology incidents, cybersecurity events, compliance issues, enterprise risks, and regulatory matters; translate lessons learned into stronger controls and readiness.
Oversee ERP, enterprise applications, data systems, reporting tools, and digital capabilities supporting manufacturing, supply chain, sales, finance, product, customer service, and corporate functions.
Drive ERP/application rationalization, standardization, data governance, master data discipline, project execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
Integrate IT and OT across manufacturing environments to improve plant performance, system reliability, data visibility, and operational resilience.
Champion a technology-curious culture that encourages experimentation, learning, collaboration, and responsible adoption of emerging tools.
Lead AI and automation initiatives that improve productivity, decisions, customer responsiveness, manufacturing performance, and back-office efficiency; establish responsible AI governance, use-case intake, risk review, vendor evaluation, data protection, adoption enablement, and value tracking.
Maintain disaster recovery, incident preparedness, and business continuity plans that protect critical operations, strengthen recovery, and support site continuity.
Modernize infrastructure and operations with scalable, secure, cost-effective cloud and enterprise technology solutions where appropriate.
Manage IT capital and operating budgets, technology investments, vendor relationships, contracts, service expectations, and outcomes; optimize vendor performance, contract value, renewals, and total cost of ownership.
Lead, coach, and develop the IT organization by building capability, clarifying roles and decision rights, supporting succession planning, and fostering service, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Lead M&A technology due diligence, integration planning, TSA support, application rationalization, cybersecurity assessment, data migration, infrastructure evaluation, and process harmonization.