Chief Information Officer

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates — fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape — SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We're seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.

Overview:

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Information Officer to lead our technology strategy and operations for a growing engineering firm with a geographically dispersed workforce. The CIO will be responsible for aligning IT initiatives with engineering operations, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient systems that enable global collaboration, innovation, and productivity

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement an IT strategy that supports engineering workflows, product development, and business growth across all locations.
• Digital Transformation: Lead the adoption of cloud-based platforms, collaboration tools, and integrated engineering software to improve efficiency and enable remote work.
• Infrastructure & Operations: Oversee global IT infrastructure, including cloud services, and network security, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Establish and maintain robust cybersecurity policies, data governance, and compliance frameworks to protect sensitive engineering and client data.
• Global Team Enablement: Design and implement tools, processes, and training programs to support engineers in different time zones, ensuring seamless communication and project coordination.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Negotiate and manage technology contracts with global vendors, ensuring cost-effective and scalable solutions.
• Budget & ROI: Manage IT budgets, monitor expenses, and report on the return on investment of technology initiatives.
• Change Leadership: Drive organizational change to adopt new technologies and processes, minimizing disruption to engineering operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in IT leadership, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, or technology-intensive industries.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems, cloud computing, ERP, AI/ML integration, and data analytics.
• Global Collaboration: Proven ability to lead and coordinate with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Leadership: Excellent communication, decision-making, and project management skills; ability to inspire and lead high-performing IT teams.
• Certifications: PMP, CISSP, CISM, ITIL, or similar preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to shape the future of engineering technology, lead an IT function, and drive innovation that supports our mission. The CIO will be a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring technology enables world-class client service.

Apply now to help us build a more connected, secure, and efficient engineering future.

Compensation

Base Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.