IPC is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Information Officer (CIO). Help Us Shape the Future of Technology, Innovation, and Member Experience
As CIO, you won’t just lead IT—you’ll be at the helm of transforming our association into a digitally empowered, data-informed, and AI-accelerated organization. This is a rare opportunity to serve as a true strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, directly impacting our mission, global influence, and member value.
You will bring vision, strategy, and execution together to lead an organization through an exciting evolution. From deploying cutting-edge AI solutions and optimizing our tech infrastructure, to enhancing how we serve our global members, you will shape the tools, platforms, and digital culture that define our next chapter.
This is more than a CIO role—it’s an opportunity to reimagine how an industry-leading organization serves its global community. If you’re energized by the chance to fuse purpose with technology, please read on an apply per below.
WHAT YOU WILL LEAD/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technology Strategy & Execution
- Craft and implement a bold, business-aligned IT strategy that empowers every function. Leverage AI, automation, and digital platforms to enhance productivity, insight, and competitive advantage.
- AI & Data Innovation
- Champion AI adoption and build a data-centric culture. Your work will directly improve decisions, processes, and services—turning insight into action across the organization.
- Member Experience Transformation
- Reimagine how our members engage with us through digital tools. Lead development of intuitive, personalized platforms that increase satisfaction, loyalty, and reach.
- Organizational Enablement
- Drive change, enable growth, and build cross-functional bridges. Inspire a workforce that sees technology not as a support function, but as a strategic accelerator.
- Security, Risk, and Governance
- Protect our infrastructure and reputation. Ensure we operate securely, ethically, and in compliance with all relevant standards, while enabling innovation and flexibility.
- Resource & Performance Optimization
- Oversee IT investments, budgets, and vendor relationships with an eye toward impact and efficiency. Demonstrate measurable value in every initiative.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., CISSP, PMP, ITIL) preferred.
- Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (10+ years), with a track record of successfully implementing technology strategies that align with business objectives.
- Experience working within an association or non-profit environment is a plus.
- A track record of visionary technology leadership and AI adoption in complex organizations.
- Strong business acumen and executive presence—you understand operations, not just systems.
- Experience guiding digital transformation and cultural change.
- Deep knowledge of infrastructure, data governance, and cybersecurity.
- Collaborative mindset and communication savvy to lead cross-department solutions.
- A passion for turning tech into impact—internally and for those we serve.
- Travel 10 – 20%.
IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. IPC has a hybrid work environment. Position reports to the CEO/President and is ideally located near the IPC Bannockburn, IL or Alpharetta, GA office.
The pay range for this position is $250K - $300K. IPC considers education, experience, internal equity, and other qualifying criteria to determine starting payrates. In addition to compensation benefits, IPC offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility, including job status/hours worked each week.
Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: lyssabernstein@ipc.org Subject line should say: CIO
Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.
