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Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Compensation: $250,000 – $400,000 + discretionary bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time, Fully Onsite

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and tenured Chief Information Officer (CIO) to join our dynamic performance-based organization in Downtown Los Angeles. This high-visibility role will directly report to the company’s Owner/Operator and is critical to ensuring the company’s technology strategy aligns with its business goals. As a strategic leader with a hands-on attitude, you will lead a robust IT team while serving as a bridge between our fast-paced owner and the IT department.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Develop and execute the company’s IT strategy to support long-term business goals.

+ Manage and mentor a team of 10 IT professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

+ Serve as a key advisor and buffer for the Owner/Operator on all technology-related matters.

+ Ensure the stability, security, and availability of all IT systems with minimal downtime.

+ Proactively address and resolve IT issues, sometimes rolling up your sleeves and digging into the details when necessary.

+ Maintain a 24/7 on-call availability for the Owner/Operator to ensure smooth technology operations.

+ Evaluate and implement technology solutions to improve efficiency and support business growth.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Tenure: Demonstrated professional commitment with 4+ years at previous companies (if short tenures exist, candidates should be prepared to explain the circumstances).

+ Executive Reporting: Experience reporting directly to an Owner/Operator within a fast-paced, demanding environment.

+ Industry Experience: Proven success working in a performance-based organization.

+ Revenue Scale: Experience supporting mid-market companies with revenues ranging from $150M–$500M.

+ Team Leadership: Strong leadership background, managing teams of 10+ employees.

+ Proven track record of crafting and executing strategic IT initiatives while still being comfortable handling technical issues hands-on.

+ Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

+ Ability to adapt and excel under pressure, with a polished and professional demeanor.

Preferred Traits:

+ Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

+ Demonstrates a “roll up your sleeves” attitude to resolve IT challenges proactively.

+ Polished and presentable for high-level engagements (button-down shirt and suit jacket required for interviews).

Why Join Us?

This role is tailored for an individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact. As the CIO, you will operate as a key strategic partner while leading our IT department to new levels of success. While the workload is demanding, the chance to work in an exciting, high-visibility position with a lucrative compensation package is equally rewarding.

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and accomplishments.

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