Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Location: Tulsa, OK

Compensation: $190K - $250K base + 15% guaranteed bonus

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Overview

A leading manufacturing and distribution company in Tulsa is embarking on a transformative journey from a legacy AS400 mainframe ERP to Oracle NetSuite cloud ERP. We are seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead this high-stakes migration, partnering with an external vendor and internal stakeholders to build a roadmap, gather requirements, and execute a seamless transition. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a mid-sized enterprise and drive digital modernization from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• ERP Transformation Leadership:
  • Spearhead the migration from AS400 to Oracle NetSuite, overseeing planning, execution, and post-implementation optimization.
  • Collaborate with MHI to define requirements, build a phased roadmap, and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Champion change management across all levelsfrom executive leadership to granular end users.
• Strategic IT Leadership:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, contributing to enterprise strategy and innovation.
  • Lead and evolve the IT organization, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure IT operations support manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain excellence.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management:
  • Strengthen the company's cybersecurity posture, ensuring compliance, resilience, and proactive threat mitigation.
  • Implement governance frameworks and risk controls aligned with industry best practices.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Manage relationships with external partners, including MHI and NetSuite consultants.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between IT, operations, finance, and HR.

Required Qualifications

• Proven success leading NetSuite ERP implementations, ideally in manufacturing/distribution environments.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership in small to mid-sized companies, with hands-on engagement across all organizational levels.
• Experience managing AS400 system environments and leading legacy-to-cloud transitions.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a CIO title; it's a seat at the table. You'll be the architect of a digital transformation that will define the company's future. If you thrive in complex environments, embrace challenge, and lead with integrity, this is your moment.