Chief Information Officer

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence we buy sell rent operate and maintain one of the largest most advanced crane fleets in the country. Weve played a role in building some of Americas most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it rightwith performance precision and accountability.

Position Summary

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for leading Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.s technology strategy enterprise platforms data and analytics cybersecurity and digital product development. The CIO ensures that technology serves as a business-capacity function that enables growth operational excellence innovation and scalability across the company.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on business-oriented technology executive who can operate effectively at both the executive and operational levels. This leader must bring deep experience in enterprise applications data and analytics cybersecurity AI and digital transformation while partnering closely with Finance Operations Sales HR Procurement Legal and executive leadership to transform technology investments into measurable business outcomes.

Bigges technology environment includes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Salesforce WorkPro Microsoft Azure Microsoft Fabric Power Platform data and analytics platforms internally developed applications AI-enabled solutions cybersecurity technologies and enterprise infrastructure.

The next phase of Bigges technology journey is not primarily about implementing new systems. It is about integrating systems data and processes into a connected operating platform that enables scale automation AI adoption and better business outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

Technology Strategy and Business Partnership:

• Develop and execute a technology strategy aligned with Bigges business objectives and growth plans.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology data AI automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Translate business priorities into technology roadmaps and investment plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity efficiency customer service and profitability through technology.
• Partner with business leaders to simplify processes eliminate manual work improve visibility and increase operational leverage.
• Ensure technology decisions support business outcomes rather than technology objectives alone.

Enterprise Platforms and Business Systems:

• Provide executive leadership for Bigges enterprise application portfolio including ERP CRM procurement HRIS contract management field service and internally developed platforms.
• Drive optimization adoption and integration of core business systems.
• Ensure enterprise platforms support standardized business processes and scalable operations.
• Balance business requirements technical debt governance and long-term sustainability.
• Lead major platform modernization and business transformation initiatives.

Data Analytics and AI:

• Own the enterprise data and analytics strategy.
• Establish data governance data quality standards and trusted reporting capabilities.
• Ensure executives and business leaders have access to timely accurate actionable information.
• Lead the companys AI strategy governance and adoption efforts.
• Evaluate and deploy practical AI solutions that improve decision-making automate work reduce cost and increase productivity.
• Maintain appropriate controls governance and risk management for AI technologies and data usage.
• Drive adoption of modern analytics platforms and capabilities including predictive analytics and AI-enabled insights.

Integration and Process Excellence:

• Develop an enterprise integration strategy connecting business platforms and data sources.
• Establish standards for APIs middleware workflows integration architecture monitoring and support.
• Partner with business leaders to improve end-to-end business processes across operational and administrative functions.
• Promote process standardization automation and disciplined ownership.
• Support the evolution of Business Process Management (BPM) capabilities across the organization.

Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Management:

• Protect company systems data and technology assets from cybersecurity threats and operational risk.
• Lead security strategy governance compliance business continuity and disaster recovery programs.
• Establish controls for identity management access governance endpoint security cloud security incident response and data protection.
• Ensure appropriate risk management practices exist for AI cloud platforms third-party vendors and business-critical applications.
• Maintain a security posture that balances risk reduction with business agility.

Digital Product Development and Innovation:

• Lead internal product development teams responsible for custom applications and digital capabilities.
• Establish product management software delivery architecture and DevOps practices.
• Ensure internal applications continue evolving to support business requirements and competitive advantage.
• Manage technical debt and platform sustainability while delivering new business capabilities.
• Foster a culture of innovation experimentation accountability and continuous improvement.

IT Operations and Service Delivery:

• Ensure delivery of reliable secure and customer-focused technology services.
• Manage infrastructure cloud platforms networks support services and enterprise operations.
• Define service standards operational metrics and performance expectations.
• Maintain appropriate lifecycle management practices for technology assets and systems.
• Ensure effective management of internal and external technology resources.

Financial and Vendor Management:

• Develop and manage technology budgets forecasts and investment plans.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with technology vendors partners and service providers.
• Lead software licensing contract negotiations vendor performance management and technology procurement.
• Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions and ensure technology spending delivers measurable business value.
• Drive cost optimization while maintaining service quality and business capability.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead coach and develop high-performing technology leaders and teams.
• Build organizational capabilities that are scalable sustainable and not dependent on individual contributors.
• Establish clear goals accountability priorities and performance expectations.
• Foster collaboration across Technology Innovation Finance Operations and other business functions.
• Create an environment focused on business partnership execution continuous learning and professional development.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Engineering Business Finance or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Prior experience serving as a Chief Information Officer or equivalent senior technology leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading both technology strategy and execution.
• Significant experience with ERP-centered business transformation initiatives.
• Experience implementing optimizing and governing enterprise applications including ERP CRM procurement HRIS and analytics platforms.
• Experience leading cybersecurity risk management and business continuity programs.
• Experience building and leading high-performing technology organizations.
• Experience managing enterprise software vendors contracts and technology budgets.
• Experience with internally developed software products and digital platforms.
• Experience leading data analytics and AI initiatives.
• Experience in construction industrial services heavy equipment manufacturing transportation or other asset-intensive industries is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong business acumen and understanding of how technology creates enterprise value.
• Deep understanding of ERP systems enterprise applications data platforms integration architecture cybersecurity and AI.
• Strong Finance and Accounting process knowledge including financial reporting job costing controls and operational analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted analytics and business intelligence capabilities.
• Ability to lead large-scale organizational and process transformation efforts.
• Strong vendor management negotiation and contract management skills.
• Demonstrated success developing leaders and building durable organizations.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• Strong strategic thinking prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance innovation security operational stability and financial discipline.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage in both executive strategy and detailed execution.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation Company Holidays and Sick Days
• Flexible spending accounts / Health savings account
• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy
  

Why Bigge

Bigge Crane & Rigging Co. is one of North Americas leading providers of crane rental heavy lift rigging engineered transportation and project solutions. Our success is built on a commitment to safety innovation operational excellence and customer partnership. We seek leaders who are passionate about building teams solving complex challenges and driving meaningful business results.

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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