Chief Information Officer

Lead Technology Strategy. Drive Digital Innovation. Make Life Better.

About the role

Join one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected financial institutions. With $2.5 billion in assets, 100,000+ members, and a mission of Making Life Better, Columbia Credit Union has been recognized year after year for business excellence, community impact, and philanthropic leadership. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you'll lead enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, infrastructure, and innovation efforts that support employee success, member experience, and long-term organizational growth. This is an opportunity to shape the future of technology for a thriving, community-focused credit union while developing high-performing teams and driving meaningful business results.

Pay

$265,000 - $285,000 annual salary

Incentive/bonus eligible

Benefits

Executive-level benefits package

Check out more of our benefits here!

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Credit Union’s enterprise technology strategy and multi-year technology roadmap.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams across IT, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networks, and software development.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve member experience, operational efficiency, and organizational scalability.
• Oversee cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance programs
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology investments with business objectives and growth strategies.
• Manage IT budgets, technology vendors, and strategic partnerships.
• Champion Agile development practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technology leadership during critical incidents, system recovery efforts, and evolving regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive people leadership experience in IT, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• Master’s preferred
• Proven experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of financial services technology, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in leading ADO, Agile development teams and digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership presence.