Chief Information Officer

Chief Information OfficerAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global industrial organization with over 30,000 employees. It operates eleven business groups comprising 120+ independent manufacturing, leasing, and service businesses, with combined annual revenues exceeding $14 billion.The Chief Information Officer is Marmon's senior technology executive, accountable for all aspects of information technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity across the enterprise. The role sets technology strategy and leads a global organization of approximately 450 people spanning infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity and AI. Marmon operates a decentralized, federated IT model: each business group has its own IT leader with a dotted-line relationship with this role. Success therefore often depends on leading through influence rather than direct authority, aligning group IT leaders, business group presidents, corporate functions and commercial teams around shared standards, priorities, and technology-driven value. The role also serves as Marmon's primary IT and cybersecurity liaison to Berkshire Hathaway and manages all enterprise IT vendor relationships. This role is located in the Chicago area with hybrid office presence at Marmon's offices downtown and approximately 25-30% travel to Marmon's business locations globally.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy and digital transformationDefine and execute the enterprise technology strategy, aligned with the priorities of Marmon's business groups and corporate leadershipLead digital transformation programs that modernize operations, improve customer experience and enable growthDrive ERP simplification and rationalization across 120+ businesses, reducing complexity, cost and riskActive management of core, shared enterprise systems and applications with partnership across corporate functional leaders and business stakeholders to modernize, optimize and improve system effectivenessAI and innovationSet Marmon's AI strategy and governance, including responsible-use standards and an AI Center of Excellence that directly drives measurable business value across the business portfolio by prioritizing and executing use casesPartners with functions and commercial organizations to identify, prioritize and scale AI use cases with clear business outcomesCybersecurity and Berkshire relationshipOwn end-to-end enterprise cybersecurity: strategy, risk management, security operations, incident response and complianceServe as Marmon's primary point of contact with Berkshire Hathaway on IT and cybersecurity matters, including reporting, standards and coordinated responseFederated IT leadershipLead the community of business group IT leaders through dotted-line relationships, setting enterprise standards, shared platforms and common prioritiesUse influence and consensus-building to drive adoption of enterprise initiatives across autonomous businesses, without relying on direct authorityBalance business group autonomy with enterprise-wide needs for security, scale and cost efficiencyFinancial management and vendorsOwn the IT budget and lead the annual planning and budgeting processManage leveraged spend across business groups and with Berkshire Hathaway, consolidating purchasing power for better termsLead strategic vendor relationships, negotiations and performance managementTalent and organizationLead, develop and retain a global IT organization; build succession and a strong leadership benchFurther define and evolve the IT function and team at Marmon's Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Bangalore, India, scaling its capabilities and integrating it with teams worldwideDirectly lead the corporate IT team including help desk, service management, and technology policies, practices and support across all corporate functions.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across time zonesScope and reportingTeam: ~450 people across 30 countries, including the corporate support team and the GIC in India; business group IT leaders on a dotted lineEnterprise: 11 business groups, 120+ businesses, 28,000+ employees, $14B+ revenueKey partners: Business group presidents, corporate functions, commercial leaders, Berkshire HathawayReports to: Chief Financial OfficerQualificationsThis role requires a hands-on technology leader: someone who stays close to architecture, platforms and delivery who can engage credibly with engineers and vendors as well as executives.15+ years of progressive IT leadership, including 10+ years in a senior executive role leading global, multi-country organizationsProven track record leading digital transformation and large-scale ERP programs in a diversified or decentralized manufacturing environmentHands-on experience leading and managing core enterprise technology and applications across a complex environment including seamless data flow between business, financial and human capital management systems (including Workday, benefits platforms, payroll, etc.)Deep cybersecurity expertise, with experience owning enterprise cyber risk and reporting to boards or parent-company leadershipHands-on experience establishing AI strategy, governance and adoption at enterprise scaleDemonstrated ownership of budgets of several hundred million dollars, including vendor consolidation and leveraged-spend programsProven ability to lead through influence in a decentralized or matrixed structure, including dotted-line leaders, plus experience building and managing global capability centersDirect experience with company-owned back-office and IT offshore operations is a plusStrong familiarity with global compliance, data privacy and financial regulationsBachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferredLeadership AttributesLeads through influence: builds trust and alignment with group IT leaders and autonomous business presidents without direct authorityOutcome-driven: ties every technology investment to measurable value, cost discipline, and risk reductionTalent builder: attracts, develops, and retains strong leaders across geographies and culturesSteady under pressure: leads with judgment and calm through cyber incidents and competing prioritiesAligned with Berkshire Hathaway / Marmon values: integrity, long-term thinking, value conscious, entrepreneurialMarmon's Leadership ExpectationsGains Insights. Sets Strategic Direction. Executes and Innovates To Win.Models High Ethical Standards. Instills Ownership. Makes Superior Business Decisions.Drives Continuous Improvements. Manages With Discipline. Delivers On Commitments.Applies An Enterprise Mindset. Openly Shares Knowledge. Leverages Technology.Builds Trust. Grows Talent. Fosters An Inclusive Culture.Pay Range:320,000.00 - 480,000.00We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. 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