
Chief Information Officer
Required skills
- IT
- network infrastructure
- cybersecurity
- strategic planning
- budgeting
- vendor management
- financial services technology
- regulatory compliance
- risk management
- Agile development
Role summary
Columbia Credit Union is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, infrastructure, and innovation. This executive role involves developing and executing the technology strategy and roadmap, leading IT, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networks, and software development teams, and driving digital transformation initiatives. The CIO will oversee cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance, while partnering with executive leadership to align technology investments with business objectives. The position requires a minimum of ten years of progressive people leadership experience in IT, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and proven experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and vendor management, with a strong understanding of financial services technology and compliance.
Lead Technology Strategy. Drive Digital Innovation. Make Life Better.
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Why Join Columbia Credit Union?
Join one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected financial institutions. With $2.5 billion in assets, 100,000+ members, and a mission of Making Life Better, Columbia Credit Union has been recognized year after year for business excellence, community impact, and philanthropic leadership.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you'll lead enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, infrastructure, and innovation efforts that support employee success, member experience, and long-term organizational growth.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of technology for a thriving, community-focused credit union while developing high-performing teams and driving meaningful business results.
Pay & Perks
- $265,000 - $285,000 annual salary
- Incentive/bonus eligible
- Executive-level benefits package
- Check out more of our benefits here!
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute the Credit Union’s enterprise technology strategy and multi-year technology roadmap.
- Lead and mentor high-performing teams across IT, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networks, and software development.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve member experience, operational efficiency, and organizational scalability.
- Oversee cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance programs
- Partner with executive leadership to align technology investments with business objectives and growth strategies.
- Manage IT budgets, technology vendors, and strategic partnerships.
- Champion Agile development practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Provide technology leadership during critical incidents, system recovery efforts, and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Check out the full Job Description Here!
Must-Have Qualifications
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressive people leadership experience in IT, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
- Master’s preferred
- Proven experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and vendor management.
- Strong understanding of financial services technology, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Demonstrated success in leading ADO, Agile development teams and digital transformation initiatives.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership presence.
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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA
Must be 18 or older to apply
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