SVP, Chief Information Officer

SVP, Chief Information Officer at Teradata

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

The Role

The SVP, Chief Information Officer is a strategic, transformative member of Teradata’s executive leadership team, responsible for defining and executing the company’s global technology vision. This role ensures that enterprise technology, digital platforms, and data capabilities directly enable business strategy, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

You will modernize core technology platforms, elevate cybersecurity and resilience, and enhance the digital employee experience across a complex global environment. Success in this role looks like scalable, secure, and high-performing technology ecosystems that accelerate innovation, improve productivity, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

You will:

• Shape and execute an enterprise-wide technology strategy aligned to Teradata’s business objectives and transformation priorities
• Lead modernization across cloud, AI/ML, analytics, ERP/CRM, digital experience platforms, and emerging technologies
• Drive operational excellence through reliable global service delivery, cost optimization, and strong technology governance
• Partner with executive leadership to identify and deliver technology-enabled growth opportunities and efficiencies
• Apply foundational AI skills to explore and implement ways AI can enhance productivity, innovation, and impact across our workforce.

Who you will work with:

The SVP, Chief Information Officer leads Teradata’s global IT organization, spanning enterprise applications, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity partnerships, analytics platforms, and emerging technology capabilities. The team plays a critical role in enabling Teradata’s AI-driven strategy, ensuring technology is secure, scalable, and tightly aligned to business needs.

This role reports to the COO and works closely with the executive leadership team, including the COO, CFO, CISO, and Chief Data Officer, as well as business leaders across all regions.

You will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to co-create digital and operational transformation programs
• Partner closely with cybersecurity, data, and product leaders to enable secure, data-driven innovation
• Collaborate with colleagues who share a commitment to leveraging AI responsibly, ensuring our people and customers benefit from the opportunities AI creates.

What makes you a qualified candidate:

• Proven experience leading large-scale, global digital and technology transformation initiatives
• Deep expertise across modern enterprise IT platforms, infrastructure, and operating models
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate enterprise strategy into executable technology roadmaps
• Executive-level communication and influence skills, including board and C-suite engagement
• Foundational AI skills and the ability to understand how AI can be applied to improve outcomes in your area of expertise.

What you will bring:

• Visionary leadership style with a track record of driving innovation, efficiency, and measurable business impact
• Experience modernizing complex global IT ecosystems, including cloud, data, and analytics platforms
• Strong change management and organizational transformation capabilities
• Ability to anticipate emerging technology trends, risks, and opportunities
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing, diverse global teams
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Financial discipline, including FinOps, vendor management, and technical debt reduction
• High emotional intelligence and credibility with senior leaders across regions and cultures
• A passion for how AI can unlock potential to help our teams, our customers, and our communities achieve great things.

Why we think you will love Teradata:

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key skills/competency

• Cloud Modernization
• AI/ML Strategy
• Digital Transformation
• Cybersecurity Leadership
• Global IT Operations
• Enterprise Architecture
• Technology Governance
• Financial Management (FinOps)
• Executive Communication
• Data Analytics Platforms