Sarah Hoysted Brooks
Director, Office of the CIO @South Jersey Industries
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Office of the CIO @South Jersey Industries
Folsom, NJ, US
Created an Enterprise Architecture practice to assess business needs and collaborate across applications, data, infrastructure, and cyber security to shape the technology landscape and realize a cutting-edge, holistic, and scalable technology ecosystem.• Head a PMO of 25 (PM, BA, QA) to support strategic, operational and implementation planning/project delivery for business initiative and technology strategies. Led complex programs from inception through benefits realization.• Lead IT Financial Services including financial planning, analytics, and reporting across multimillion-dollar budgets.• Built the enterprise AI/Data strategy (principles, standards, roadmaps); led global team with a $3M budget delivering self-service analytics, cloud DWH, dashboards, advanced analytics, data quality/governance, classification, and database services.• Managed the design, implementation, and communication of business continuity and disaster recovery plans and processes that ensure the security and integrity of company data, databases, information systems, and technology.• Created an Innovation Practice and developed a framework to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiencies and translate them into tactical actions.• Drove enterprise IT strategies, identify opportunities, and prioritize based on value and efficiencies.• Managed the design, implementation, and communication of business continuity and disaster recovery plans and processes that ensure the security and integrity of company data, databases, information systems, and technology.
EDUCATION
Moorestown High School
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
University of Phoenix
Masters of Information Systems, Information Technology
Penn State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Candidate, Master of Information Technology Mangement
Rutgers University
Paralegal Certificate
ABOUT SARAH HOYSTED BROOKS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYTransformational technology executive with progressive leadership across IT strategy, architecture, AI and data, cybersecurity, and large‑scale modernization. Proven at aligning technology investments to measurable business outcomes, shaping digital strategy, and delivering roadmaps that strengthen resilience, operational excellence, and long‑term growth.Trusted advisor to CEOs, CFOs, and executive leadership teams, leading global organizations and governing multimillion‑dollar portfolios with financial discipline, transparency, and predictable execution. Recognized for converting business vision into scalable technology ecosystems, strengthening governance and regulatory posture, and leading complex multi‑year transformations and M&A integrations that position organizations for sustained competitiveness.CORE CAPABILITIESIT Strategy & Governance • Architecture (Applications, Data, Infrastructure, Security) • AI, Analytics & Data Strategy • Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance • Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization • Portfolio, Program & PMO Leadership • IT Financial Management & Capital Planning • M&A Integrations & Carve‑Outs • Workforce & Operating Model Design • Executive Stakeholder EngagementVALUE & IMPACT• Delivered technology strategy, architecture, AI, cybersecurity, and portfolio governance across regulated and non‑regulated environments.• Defined and executed end‑to‑end architectures and multi‑year roadmaps, reducing operational risk, improving resilience, and enabling business growth.• Built and scaled data and AI programs (BI, integration, governance, cloud platforms, analytics, AI literacy), enabling self‑service insights and value‑driven adoption.• Led global teams managing portfolios from $1M to $300M+, balancing innovation, risk, and return across multiple industries.• Modernized PMO and portfolio management using Clarity, Planview, and ServiceNow SPM/Agile, improving delivery predictability and investment transparency.• Delivered large‑scale OT/IT and cybersecurity initiatives, including an $8M TSA‑aligned network security uplift and $25M capital programs supporting critical infrastructure and cyber resilience.• Directed complex M&A integrations and carve‑outs, managing a $100M+ program and 38+ application integrations, achieving Day 1 readiness and post‑merger stabilization.• Executed major infrastructure transformations, including global data‑center consolidation, BC/DR modernization, and mission‑critical system upgrades supporting compliance and operational integrity.
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