Vice President, Information Systems & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Centric Software | California | Rezi

Vice President, Information Systems & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Centric Software

Vice President, Information Systems & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Centric Software · California

2 weeks ago

Vice President, Information Systems & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Centric Software · California

15 days ago
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About the Role

As the executive responsible for Information Systems and Cybersecurity, you will establish the strategic vision for how technology enables employees while protecting the business, products, and customers. You will lead globally distributed teams responsible for enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, end-user computing, service delivery, networking, identity and access management, and security operations. Beyond keeping systems running, you will challenge the organization to continuously improve, simplify processes, modernize legacy technologies, and deliver an exceptional employee technology experience. Cybersecurity will remain a strategic business function under your leadership, overseeing enterprise security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, application security, cloud security, and governance programs. Your ability to communicate complex risks in business terms will help leaders make informed decisions and maintain the confidence of customers, partners, and stakeholders. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will represent Information Systems and Cybersecurity at the executive level, providing strategic guidance on technology investments, enterprise risk, regulatory compliance, and long-term planning. You will also serve as a trusted partner during customer security reviews, external audits, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives requiring strong technology leadership. Perhaps most importantly, you will build and develop exceptional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the global Information Systems and Cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead global IT Operations, Infrastructure, Cloud Services, End User Computing, Service Desk, Networking, and Enterprise Applications.
  • Direct enterprise cybersecurity programs, including Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Identity & Access Management, Application Security, and Cloud Security.
  • Establish and mature governance, risk management, compliance, and data privacy programs.
  • Lead enterprise AI governance and emerging technology risk management initiatives.
  • Drive technology modernization, operational excellence, and automation across the organization.
  • Build trusted relationships with executive leadership, customers, auditors, regulators, and strategic partners.
  • Lead technology due diligence and integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing global technology and security teams.
  • Manage departmental budgets, strategic vendor relationships, and technology investments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across Information Technology and Cybersecurity.
  • Experience leading global technology organizations within multinational companies.
  • Demonstrated success developing enterprise technology and cybersecurity strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, governance, risk management, compliance, and data privacy.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Master’s degree or MBA.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or similar.
  • Experience within a global SaaS or enterprise software organization.
  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.
  • Familiarity with AI governance, emerging technologies, and secure AI adoption.

Skills

  • Information Systems
  • Cybersecurity
  • Enterprise Infrastructure
  • Cloud Platforms
  • End-User Computing
  • Service Delivery
  • Networking
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Security Operations
  • Threat Detection
  • Incident Response
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Application Security
  • Cloud Security
  • Governance Programs
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance
  • Data Privacy
  • AI Governance
  • Emerging Technology Risk Management
  • Technology Modernization
  • Operational Excellence
  • Automation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technology Due Diligence
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Integration
  • Budget Management
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Technology Investment Strategy

Location

  • Global

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience
  • Executive level

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Master’s degree or MBA
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or similar

About the Company

  • Centric Software® is a global leader, providing an innovative and AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes.
  • We equip retail, fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and consumer goods brands with pioneering best-of-breed solutions to plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products.
  • Our technology powers brands to streamline processes, drive efficiency and operate with confidence in an ever-changing market.
  • Our story is one of rapid growth, bold ideas and extraordinary opportunities.
  • We’re here to challenge the status quo—and we’re looking for brilliant people who want to do the same.
  • No matter where you are in the world, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.
  • Centric Software designs and delivers next-generation solutions that empower the world’s leading retailers, brands and manufacturers in fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care and multi-category retail—to become smarter, leaner and more sustainable.
  • Our philosophy is simple: attract the best customers by building the best solutions—crafted by the best teams across the globe.
  • Together, we push boundaries, transform industries and shape the future of how products are made, launched and managed.

Equal Opportunity

  • Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.