Job Description

Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Hybrid | In-Office 3 Days/Week
Compensation: Salary + Bonus + Equity
Industry: Confidential Mid-Market Services & Data Organization – PE Experience
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About the Opportunity
We are seeking a transformational CIO to lead technology strategy and modernization for a mid-market, services-driven, data-intensive organization. This role is focused on turnaround, application modernization, technical debt reduction, and building a scalable, AI-enabled technology foundation.
You will partner closely with executive leadership and Private Equity stakeholders to drive value creation, operational efficiency, and transaction readiness.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead a 12–18 month technology modernization and turnaround roadmap
• Reduce application and DevOps technical debt
• Modernize legacy platforms and implement API-driven architectures
• Enhance data quality, analytics, and introduce AI/automation
• Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency
• Support commercial teams with improved digital and data capabilities
• Partner with PE sponsors on value creation and future transactions
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Ideal Candidate
• Experience as a CIO, CTO, CDO, or VP of Technology
• Background in services-based or data-driven organizations
• Strong track record of modernization, tech debt reduction, DevOps maturity
• Experience implementing AI, automation, and analytics
• Prior Private Equity experience is absolutely required
• Atlanta-based or willing to relocate; onsite 3 days/week required
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Why This Role
• Lead an end-to-end modernization
• Tight partnership with CEO, CFO, and PE sponsor
• Significant impact on enterprise value
• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package