Vice President, Office CIO

Overview

Mariner is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Vice President, Office of the CIO to act as a strategic advisor, enterprise connector, and execution leader during a pivotal phase of digital transformation and modernization. This role partners closely with the Chief Information Officer and IT leadership team to drive organizational clarity, operational rigor, and technology-enabled business performance. The Vice President will serve as a trusted partner and force multiplier to the CIO—shaping priorities, accelerating execution, and ensuring that technology, operations, and business strategy remain tightly aligned across the enterprise.

• 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 road mapping 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

• 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

We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals.…