CooperDouglas · 4 hours ago
Chief Information Officer
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$350K/yr - $485K/yr
15+ years expCooperDouglas is partnering with a publicly traded, global leader in the franchise sector. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for setting the company’s technology vision and ensuring operational excellence across all brands.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Rolla Weed
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO, CFO, and brand presidents to translate business goals into an actionable technology roadmap
Lead enterprise-wide digital enablement initiatives to support franchise growth, consumer engagement, and operational efficiency
Define clear technology investment priorities with measurable business impact
Oversee daily operations of IT systems across corporate offices, brand networks, and franchisee environments
Ensure high levels of system uptime, performance, and customer support through disciplined service management and business continuity planning
Modernize legacy environments while ensuring dependable operation during transition phases
Guide the architecture and lifecycle of mission-critical platforms, including POS, CRM, e-commerce, and mobile solutions
Promote cross-brand technology alignment while respecting each brand’s unique business model
Partner with franchise operators to deploy scalable, user-friendly studio technologies worldwide
Develop a robust enterprise data strategy that provides timely and trusted business intelligence
Leverage predictive analytics and AI to optimize marketing, pricing, operations, and consumer experiences
Embed strong data governance and compliance standards into enterprise processes
Own the strategy for cybersecurity, risk management, and data privacy protection across the organization
Maintain SOX, PCI, and related regulatory compliance standards consistent with public company requirements
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Audit teams to support readiness, reporting, and board oversight
Build and lead a high-performing IT organization encompassing infrastructure, applications, security, and analytics
Promote a collaborative, service-oriented culture that supports business agility and continuous improvement
Develop succession planning and career growth frameworks for key technical leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including executive-level roles
Proven success supporting multi-unit, consumer, retail, or franchise operations at scale
Expertise in IT operations, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and data-driven transformation
Strong grasp of public company governance, audits, and risk management standards
Excellent executive presence, communication, and board interaction capabilities
Preferred
MBA or advanced technical degree
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Executive perks
Company
CooperDouglas
At CooperDouglas, we cut through the noise to connect top-tier Accounting & Finance talent with industry-leading companies across Southern California and beyond.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase