Quadra Group · 7 hours ago
Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO)
The Woodlands, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expQuadra Group is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. They are seeking a Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) to shape and deliver the company's digital, technology, and information strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, competitor moves and industry best practices
Develop and execute a comprehensive digital, data and technology strategy to deliver value aligned with Quadra’s corporate goals
Define and evolve Quadra’s enterprise technology roadmap to enable future innovation and business agility – linking emerging technologies, such as generative AI, with business strategy to maximize value
Ensure technology decisions enhance financial results, customer experience, and operational efficiency
Oversee the design, deployment, and continuous modernization of Quadra’s IT infrastructure, networks, hardware, and enterprise applications
Lead application portfolio transformation to modern, scalable, cloud‑aligned solutions
Establish enterprise architecture standards to ensure consistency, security, and interoperability
Champion digital innovation and identify opportunities where technology creates competitive differentiation
Lead end‑to‑end business process modernization, integrating automation, data analytics, and modern digital tools
Foster a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ensure all major digital programs incorporate strong UX design, change management, and structured adoption plans
Own Quadra’s enterprise User Experience (UX) strategy to ensure digital tools and workflows are intuitive and aligned with business needs
Lead organizational Change Management for all digital and technology‑enabled initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment and successful adoption
Support the development of digital training programs that improve employee confidence, proficiency, and consistency across tools and platforms enabling the team to adopt future technologies
Define adoption KPIs and continuously optimize usage to ensure maximum business value
Develop and manage a network of digital champions and super‑users throughout the organization
Oversee the enterprise PMO responsible for project governance, portfolio prioritization, resource planning, execution discipline, and delivery excellence
Establish enterprise project delivery standards, methodologies, and reporting frameworks
Provide executives with a clear, transparent view of project status, risks, dependencies, and outcomes
Ensure alignment between the technology roadmap, commercial objectives, and operational priorities
Develop and oversee an enterprise‑wide information security program to protect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Lead disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and ongoing risk assessments
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and data protection requirements
Collaborate closely with divisional VPs, Directors, and business leaders to ensure technology solutions meet stakeholder needs
Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on technology trends, digital risks, and innovation opportunities
Partner with HR and Communications to align change management, training, and communication strategies
Build strong relationships with key vendors and external partners to maximize value and capability
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 15 years experience in business or IT functions and digital leadership with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field required
Strong leadership experience across technology, digital transformation, and enterprise information management. Able to translate technology into specific business value
Proven success leading digital enablement functions such as UX, change management, adoption programs, and PMO governance
Deep knowledge of infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, cloud technologies, and data platforms
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale change and introduce modern digital tools effectively
Strong business acumen and ability to influence and partner at the executive level
Financial acumen to manage IT budgets and optimize costs and ROI effectively
Track record of building high-performing teams and developing organizational capabilities
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, CISM, CISSP, or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) are strongly preferred
Benefits
Great Place to Work®
Best Managed Company
Flexibility to help you succeed
Commitment to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered
Company
Quadra Group
We’re a Different Kind of Company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2005-11-04Acquired
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