A rapidly growing, acquisition-driven organization in the Utility Services Industry is seeking a strategic and operationally disciplined Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead enterprise technology, data, cybersecurity, and analytics across a dispersed operating environment. Reporting to the CEO and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the CIO will play a critical role in strengthening enterprise systems, enabling scalable M&A growth, and transforming data into a true competitive advantage.

This is an opportunity for a technology executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, someone who can stabilize, modernize, and scale.

Worksite Location: St. Paul, MN

Salary Range: $300-500K DOQ

Benefits

Medical
Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
HSA & 401(k) retirement savings program
Long & Short-term Disability
Paid Time-Off

Roles & Responsibilities:

Enterprise IT Strategy & Governance

Align technology strategy with business and private equity value creation goals
Drive disciplined prioritization, governance, and financial stewardship
Translate technical risk into clear business insight for executive decision-making

Systems Stabilization & Modernization

Strengthen ERP/CRM environments to ensure performance, adoption, and continuity
Modernize legacy infrastructure through pragmatic cloud and hybrid strategies
Design scalable, secure enterprise architecture

Data, Analytics & AI

Build a governed, enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy (Azure, Power BI)
Partner with business leaders to define KPIs, dashboards, and predictive insights
Develop a clear AI roadmap with governance and measurable adoption outcomes

Cybersecurity & Risk

Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy and risk framework
Ensure secure, resilient, and auditable systems

M&A Enablement

Develop repeatable due diligence and integration playbooks
Lead system rationalization and data unification post-acquisition

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience stabilizing and scaling complex enterprise environments
Oracle or similar ERP experience with Salesforce integrations
Experience managing $40M+ budgets
Private equity and/or public company experience preferred
Experience with Pre-IPO organizations a plus
Strong foundation in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance
Track record of leading multi-year transformation initiatives
Executive presence with the ability to influence non-technical stakeholders
High emotional intelligence and strong change leadership capability

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiter-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes, they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

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Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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