The Marmon Group LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global industrial organization with over 30,000 employees. It operates eleven business groups comprising 120+ independent manufacturing, leasing, and service businesses, with combined annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The Chief Information Officer is Marmon's senior technology executive, accountable for all aspects of information technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity across the enterprise. The role sets technology strategy and leads a global organization of approximately 450 people spanning infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity and AI. Marmon operates a decentralized, federated IT model: each business group has its own IT leader with a dotted-line relationship with this role. Success therefore often depends on leading through influence rather than direct authority, aligning group IT leaders, business group presidents, corporate functions and commercial teams around shared standards, priorities, and technology-driven value. The role also serves as Marmon's primary IT and cybersecurity liaison to Berkshire Hathaway and manages all enterprise IT vendor relationships. This role is located in the Chicago area with hybrid office presence at Marmon’s offices downtown and approximately 25-30% travel to Marmon’s business locations globally. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy and digital transformation Define and execute the enterprise technology strategy, aligned with the priorities of Marmon's business groups and corporate leadership Lead digital transformation programs that modernize operations, improve customer experience and enable growth Drive ERP simplification and rationalization across 120+ businesses, reducing complexity, cost and risk Active management of core, shared enterprise systems and applications with partnership across corporate functional leaders and business stakeholders to modernize, optimize and improve system effectiveness AI and innovation Set Marmon's AI strategy and governance, including responsible-use standards and an AI Center of Excellence that directly drives measurable business value across the business portfolio by prioritizing and executing use cases Partners with functions and commercial organizations to identify, prioritize and scale AI use cases with clear business outcomes Cybersecurity and Berkshire relationship Own end-to-end enterprise cybersecurity: strategy, risk management, security operations, incident response and compliance Serve as Marmon's primary point of contact with Berkshire Hathaway on IT and cybersecurity matters, including reporting, standards and coordinated response Federated IT leadership Lead the community of business group IT leaders through dotted-line relationships, setting enterprise standards, shared platforms and common priorities Use influence and consensus-building to drive adoption of enterprise initiatives across autonomous businesses, without relying on direct authority Balance business group autonomy with enterprise-wide needs for security, scale and cost efficiency Financial management and vendors Own the IT budget and lead the annual planning and budgeting process Manage leveraged spend across business groups and with Berkshire Hathaway, consolidating purchasing power for better terms Lead strategic vendor relationships, negotiations and performance management Talent and organization Lead, develop and retain a global IT organization; build succession and a strong leadership bench Further define and evolve the IT function and team at Marmon’s Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Bangalore, India, scaling its capabilities and integrating it with teams worldwide Directly lead the corporate IT team including help desk, service management, and technology policies, practices and support across all corporate functions. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across time zones Scope and reporting Team: ~450 people across 30 countries, including the corporate support team and the GIC in India; business group IT leaders on a dotted line Enterprise: 11 business groups, 120+ businesses, 28,000+ employees, $14B+ revenue Key partners: Business group presidents, corporate functions, commercial leaders, Berkshire Hathaway Reports to: Chief Financial Officer #LI-Hybrid QUALIFICATIONS This role requires a hands-on technology leader: someone who stays close to architecture, platforms and delivery who can engage credibly with engineers and vendors as well as executives. 15+ years of progressive IT leadership, including 10+ years in a senior executive role leading global, multi-country organizations Proven track record leading digital transformation and large-scale ERP programs in a diversified or decentralized manufacturing environment Hands-on experience leading and managing core enterprise technology and applications across a complex environment including seamless data flow between business, financial and human capital management systems (including Workday, benefits platforms, payroll, etc.) Deep cybersecurity expertise, with experience owning enterprise cyber risk and reporting to boards or parent-company leadership Hands-on experience establishing AI strategy, governance and adoption at enterprise scale Demonstrated ownership of budgets of several hundred million dollars, including vendor consolidation and leveraged-spend programs Proven ability to lead through influence in a decentralized or matrixed structure, including dotted-line leaders, plus experience building and managing global capability centers Direct experience with company-owned back-office and IT offshore operations is a plus Strong familiarity with global compliance, data privacy and financial regulations Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred Leadership attributes Leads through influence: builds trust and alignment with group IT leaders and autonomous business presidents without direct authority Outcome-driven: ties every technology investment to measurable value, cost discipline, and risk reduction Talent builder: attracts, develops, and retains strong leaders across geographies and cultures Steady under pressure: leads with judgment and calm through cyber incidents and competing priorities Aligned with Berkshire Hathaway / Marmon values: integrity, long-term thinking, value conscious, entrepreneurial Marmon’s Leadership Expectations Has demonstrated the leadership and management expectations that directly contribute to the achievement of delivering sustainable operating income as demonstrated in the leader’s behavior. Gains Insights. Sets Strategic Direction. Executes and Innovates To Win. Models High Ethical Standards. Instills Ownership. Makes Superior Business Decisions. Drives Continuous Improvements. Manages With Discipline. Delivers On Commitments. Applies An Enterprise Mindset. Openly Shares Knowledge. Leverages Technology. Builds Trust. Grows Talent. Fosters An Inclusive Culture. Pay Range: 320,000.00 - 480,000.00 We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more! Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.

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