Mariner · 10 hours ago
Vice President, Office of the CIO
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$215K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expMariner is a privately held national financial services firm seeking a dynamic Vice President for the Office of the CIO to lead digital transformation and modernization efforts. This role involves partnering with the CIO and IT leadership to enhance organizational performance and ensure alignment between technology and business strategy.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic proxy to the CIO, anticipating needs, shaping priorities, and enabling high-impact execution across IT and the broader organization
Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration across business units to align technology strategies with enterprise objectives, ensuring prioritization transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes
Drive executive alignment on key initiatives, enabling faster decision-making and cohesive enterprise execution
Lead the creation of executive-ready communications, including board materials, dashboards, and insights that clearly articulate IT strategy, progress, risks, and value creation
Oversee company-wide IT communications, strengthening transparency and trust with internal and external stakeholders
Manage strategic vendor and partner relationships, ensuring strong performance, innovation, and commercial value
Oversee the IT operating budget, driving financial discipline, forecasting accuracy, cost optimization, and effective resource allocation
Lead enterprise-wide strategic programs and initiatives, ensuring scope alignment, risk mitigation, and consistent delivery against business outcomes
Implement modern delivery practices, governance frameworks, and portfolio management disciplines to enhance execution predictability and operational excellence
Lead multi-year IT strategic planning and technology roadmapping aligned to business strategy, digital modernization goals, and innovation priorities
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic investment decisions
Identify operational bottlenecks and organizational friction, designing and implementing process improvements that elevate productivity, service quality, and collaboration
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and customer-centric IT service delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in IT, digital transformation, technology strategy, or related roles
Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic advisor, chief of staff, or thought partner to senior executives, ideally within a technology organization
Proven ability to influence, lead, and drive alignment among senior leaders across complex, matrixed organizations
Exceptional executive communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
Strong understanding of IT operations, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and digital modernization principles
Expertise in program and portfolio management, organizational governance, and operational rigor
Experience establishing KPIs, dashboards, and performance insights that drive accountability and results
Strong change management capabilities with the ability to lead through influence and build trust across diverse teams
Solid business and financial acumen, including experience managing IT budgets, evaluating business cases, and optimizing vendor spend and performance
Strategic thinker with a strong execution orientation and ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving clarity, and operating with agility in dynamic environments
Benefits
Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.
Company
Mariner
Your wealth plan shouldn’t sit still. Neither do we.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
Neuberger BermanPenfund
2024-10-29Private Equity
2022-01-06Debt Financing· $75M
Leadership Team
Marty Bicknell
Founder & CEO
F
Faith Xenos
Director and Senior Wealth Advisor
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