**Position** : Chief Information Officer **Location** : Houston, TX Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company. As a member of the senior management team reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the CIO develops the vision and overall business strategy of the IT organization. The CIO oversees IT management, team members, and external partners to ensure that infrastructure, business applications and cybersecurity are working efficiently and effectively. The CIO works within our technology practice on project work including M&A due diligence's, strategic enterprise architecture, architecture of post-merger integrations, and high-level plans for carve-outs. The CIO is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s information technology and systems and ensures that all IT assets and systems are functioning smoothly for the employees and extended workforce of the organization. The IT organization at Atlas is not only reactionary. You will collaborate with others to proactively lead the direction of the business. **Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Provide vision, leadership, and management for the IT services being delivered to Atlas, including but not limited to infrastructure services, operations, desk side support, business application development, deployment and management, and cybersecurity. + Define and measure IT services performance against service levels, using measurable KPIs. + Oversee the development and implementation of new applications, and changes to existing computer systems and software packages, including HRIS, ERP, CRM, and CPQ. + Ideate, evaluate and oversee the implementation of system and process enhancements. + Establish company infrastructure to support and guide individual divisions, departments and sites in computing and information technology efforts. + Establish and implement short- and long-term departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. + Head the IT planning and policy-making committees. + Direct and manage strategic computing and information technology plans, policies, programs, and schedules for business computer services, network communications, and management information services, to accomplish corporate goals and objectives. + Evaluate overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommend enhancements. + Advise executive peers on strategic system conversions and integrations in support of business goals and objectives. + Review and approve major contracts for computing and information technology services and equipment. + Lead strategic and operational IT planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization. + Recruit, retain and develop a high performing team that is accountable to the business, encourages creativity, drives performance and promotes a collaborative spirit. + Continue to foster a culture of exceptional service quality at all levels of the organization with a focus on creating a team that distinguishes itself through a passion and commitment to excellence. + Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures. + Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments. + Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets. + Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives. + Direct development and execution of enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plans. + Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization. + Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices. Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact. **Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering or related area from an accredited institution is required. A Master's Degree is preferred. + Minimum of ten years of experience leading IT for a publicly traded company. + Demonstrated experience with IT systems and IT management at a senior level, with a sequence of increasing responsibilities in large and diverse business settings. + Experience with and understanding of strategic and business planning methods, tools, and processes. + Experience in working through major organizational change. + A track record of successful large project implementations. + Demonstrated business savvy in working effectively with other executives to achieve key business and technology goals. + Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development. + Excellent understanding of project management principles. + Sufficient vision acuity for routine computer use, and moderate to heavy reading and writing responsibilities + Experience providing practical advice under pressure and prioritizing work. + An individual of highest personal and professional integrity, principle and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices. Able to establish immediate credibility with peers, senior leadership, and the Board. + Interpersonal experience and experience collaborating with teams to solve problems. + Experience working with or in support of diverse communities. **Benefits:** Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program. **Who We Are:** We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people. Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets. With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can. **Our Values:** Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else. Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect. Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability. Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values: We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together. **Atlas EEOC Statement** Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf