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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - **Company:** Hugg and Hall Equipment Company - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Code Optimization, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Governance, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology, Legacy Systems - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/7f34b912-3c11-4913-9a55-db8ce825b437/chief-information-officer-cio ## About the Role * 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise IT or information systems. * Proven success managing enterprise systems (ERP, financial systems, operational platforms). * Deep expertise in IT operations, infrastructure, data governance, and cybersecurity. * Experience improving business processes through system optimization and integration. * Strong vendor management and IT financial management experience. * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field required. MBA preferred. * Proven track record leading large-scale ERP implementations preferably in industrial, equipment rental, or distribution environments. * Prefer demonstrated experience in BPR, particularly in environments with complex inventory management, field service, or distributed service operations. * Specific experience navigating the transition from legacy, on-premises ERP environments to modern, cloud-native ERP solutions. ## Description The Chief Information Officer is responsible for leading the company's information technology strategy, operations, and data environment to enable business performance, scalability, and operational excellence. The CIO ensures the reliability, security, and effectiveness of enterprise systems while aligning technology investments with business priorities. This role is the executive lead for a major digital transformation, specifically driving the selection and implementation of a modern, best-of-breed ERP to replace legacy systems over an 18-36 month horizon. In this role, you will: * Partner with the Executive Council to ensure systems, data, and reporting support business unit performance. * Serve as the executive lead for the selection and end-to-end implementation of a modern, best-of-breed ERP, managing the lifecycle from discovery and BPR through go-live and stabilization. * Lead enterprise technology transformation and operations. Build a PMO to guide the move from legacy ERP to a modern platform, managing budgets, timelines, risks, vendors, and organizational change. Improve and integrate core systems and workflows across field service, parts inventory, rental, finance, and mobile operations. * Strengthen data, security, and IT leadership. 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