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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Information Officer - **Company:** VACO LLC - **Location:** Northwest, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Governance, Decision Support Systems, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Strategy, Information Technology - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e1906c5d-86be-4fb0-8989-a1dfffcc2b78 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, IT Management, or related field * 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including executive-level technology leadership * Experience leading technology integration efforts related to mergers, acquisitions, or organizational expansion initiatives is strongly preferred * Prior experience within banking, credit union, or financial services environments is highly preferred * Strong understanding of cybersecurity, infrastructure, compliance, risk management, and enterprise systems * Proven experience leading digital transformation and organizational modernization initiatives * Demonstrated ability to align technology strategy with business objectives * Strong executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization * Certifications such as ITIL, CISM, CISSP, COBIT, or PMP are a plus ## Description The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will be responsible for leading technology strategy for a growing financial institution., Vaco is conducting a search for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) on behalf of our client, a growing and community-focused financial institution headquartered in Toledo. This is a newly created executive leadership role offering the opportunity to build and shape the organization's long-term technology vision while driving modernization, innovation, cybersecurity, and operational scalability. The ideal candidate is a strategic and business-minded technology executive with experience leading IT organizations within banking, credit union, or other highly regulated financial environments. This individual will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and play a critical role in aligning technology initiatives with organizational growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and member/customer experience., Technology Strategy & Leadership * Develop and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with organizational goals and future growth initiatives * Lead all aspects of IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, network, systems, and data strategy * Partner closely with executive leadership to position technology as a strategic business driver Digital Transformation * Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern technologies that improve scalability, operational efficiency, and customer/member experience * Lead enterprise-wide modernization initiatives across systems, platforms, and processes * Identify opportunities for automation, innovation, and data-driven decision making Cybersecurity & Risk Management * Oversee cybersecurity strategy, data governance, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning * Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, audit, and risk management requirements * Maintain strong internal controls and information security best practices within a regulated financial environment Team Leadership & Culture * Build, mentor, and develop high-performing technology teams * Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture across the IT organization * Serve as a trusted advisor and technology leader throughout the business Vendor & Operational Management * Manage strategic vendor relationships, contracts, and technology investments * Oversee budgeting and resource planning for technology initiatives * Ensure technology solutions deliver measurable business value and operational improvement Executive & Board Partnership * Communicate technology strategy, priorities, risks, and progress to executive leadership and the Board * Help shape organizational strategy through a technology and innovation lens ## Related Videos - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)