The Company
OnTrac is a multi-billion dollar, private equity-backed last-mile national logistics provider with a track record of rapid growth and operational excellence. Technology, cybersecurity, and scalable enterprise platforms are critical enablers of OnTrac’s operational performance, customer experience, and future growth.
OnTrac started in 1991 as California Overnight. It was a division of its now 60-year old parent company Express Messenger Systems, Inc.(EMS).
EMS began in Canada and expanded its operation through the acquisitions of several Canadian and American courier companies. They saw an opportunity to provide a more affordable next-day service from Los Angeles to San Francisco and created California Overnight.
OnTrac has continuously adapted to the ever-changing delivery and e-commerce landscape to ensure we always provide shorter transit times, more flexibility, and lower costs than our competitors.
Thanks to this proactive approach, we’ve grown to be the first transcontinental carrier of choice for last-mile e-commerce deliveries.
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The Opportunity
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for enterprise technology, information security, infrastructure, shared services, and product engineering governance. The CIO will define and execute OnTrac’s enterprise IT and digital strategy while ensuring reliability, security, scalability, and value creation aligned with business and private equity objectives.
Reporting To:
Michael Brown, chief executive officer
Location:
Open, OnTrac is a remote-first company with executive presence in the DFW Metroplex and North Carolina. There will be traveling involved up to 40% of the time.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
· Enterprise Technology & IT Strategy· Cybersecurity & Risk Management
· Infrastructure, Cloud & IT Shared Services
· Product Engineering Oversight & Governance
· Data, Analytics & AI Enablement
· M&A Technology Due Diligence & Integration
· Board & Private Equity Engagement
Direct Reports
· Senior Director, Information Security· Vice President, IT Shared Services
· CTO & Senior Vice President, Product Engineering
IT Operating Model
OnTrac operates a dual technology leadership model to ensure both enterprise stability and product-led innovation.The CIO and CTO roles are clearly delineated to maximize accountability, speed, and value creation.
The Candidate
Qualifications:
20+ years of progressive technology leadership experience
5+ years in CIO or equivalent enterprise IT leadership roles
Experience in logistics, eCommerce, or high-scale operational environments preferred
Deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and IT operations
Proven success in PE-backed or high-growth environments
Demonstrated success building and developing IT talent and teams. Seeking a talent magnet.
Education:
Bachlor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
