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Chief Information Officer
Directions Credit Union
Software Engineering
Toledo, OH, USA
Posted on Oct 3, 2025
Ready to Lead Digital Transformation and Empower Communities?
Directions Credit Union is searching for a dynamic, visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) to drive our technology strategy and help us build stronger communities. If you’re passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and making a real impact, we want to meet you!
What You’ll Do:
- Set the Vision: Lead all IT, network, security, and data functions. You’ll shape our technology roadmap and ensure it aligns with our mission to empower financial wellness and member success.
- Champion Innovation: Modernize our tech stack, drive digital transformation, and bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll evaluate and implement emerging technologies to keep us ahead of the curve.
- Guard Our Data: Oversee cybersecurity, data governance, and IT compliance—protecting our members’ trust and ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Inspire Teams: Build, mentor, and energize a high-performing IT and Data teams. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- Deliver Results: Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and strategic partnerships.
- Be a Change Maker: Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, influencing organizational strategy and communicating your vision to staff, leadership, and the Board of Directors.
- Maximize Value: Ensure our investment in systems and technology delivers maximum value to the organization and our members.
- Promote Core Values: Live out our values—teamwork, innovation, ethics, community, and inclusivity—in every interaction, both internally and externally.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, IT Management, or related field.
- 10–15 years of progressive senior IT leadership, network/security, and data management experience (financial industry experience preferred).
- Certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, CISM, or PMP are a plus.
- Proven ability in strategic planning, technology development, and implementation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and business acumen.
- A passion for innovation, ethical leadership, and community impact.
Why Directions?
- Mission-Driven: Every day, you’ll help members achieve their financial dreams and strengthen our communities.
- Culture of Growth: We value inclusivity, creativity, and doing what’s right—even when no one’s watching.
- Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment and opportunities to grow your career.
- Impact: Your work will directly influence the future of our organization and the lives of our members.
Ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference?
Apply now and help us shape the future of Directions Credit Union!
CERTIFICATIONS: ITIL, COBIT, CISM, or PMP
Directions Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.