Assistant Chief Technology Officer - Applications

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

8d•$140,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The DGS Office of Information Systems & Services (ISS) is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Chief Technology Officer – Applications to lead the agency’s enterprise application portfolio. This position oversees application procurement, development, security, maintenance, support, and audit functions while providing leadership to Application Portfolio Managers (APMs) and SQL/Oracle Database Administrators. The role partners closely with the CTO/ISS Director and senior ISS leadership to drive technology strategy, governance, and modernization. This role directly influences how DGS delivers services, enhances efficiency, and modernizes technology across the Commonwealth.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership of enterprise‑scale technology portfolios, including strategy, lifecycle management, modernization, and alignment of applications, data, and platforms with organizational objectives.
Extensive experience providing oversight of enterprise‑level project and program management, including prioritization, governance, resource planning, risk mitigation, audit response, and delivery of high‑visibility, multi‑year technology initiatives.
Proven ability to establish and enforce enterprise IT governance, including standards for SDLC, security, compliance, architectural review, and technology operating models.
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, with the ability to guide solution design, interoperability, integration patterns, data flows, and long‑term technical sustainability.
Strong command of software engineering and delivery methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, automation, and release/change governance, with a focus on improving delivery quality and operational resilience.
Demonstrated success leading high‑performing technical teams, fostering a culture of accountability, process maturity, documentation discipline, and continuous operational excellence.
Advanced capability in vendor, contract, and partner management, including negotiation, performance oversight, and governance of SaaS, cloud, and managed service providers.
Proven ability to develop, enforce, and maintain enterprise‑level documentation standards, including architecture artifacts, operational procedures, system baselines, and project governance materials to support compliance, security, and long‑term maintainability.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience engaging with Virginia state agencies and VITA.
Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CSM, SAFe, or related credentials.
Experience with VITA Project Management standards or similar statewide governance frameworks.
Demonstrated success leading digital transformation, cloud migration, or enterprise modernization initiatives.
Experience with data analytics platforms, enterprise integration tools, and low‑code/no‑code application environments.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership for the agency’s application environment
Supports long‑term planning and technology modernization with CTO/ISS leadership
Maintains the agency technology roadmap and evaluates emerging technologies
Oversees procurement, development, security, maintenance, support, and audit of ISS‑managed applications
Ensures adherence to best practices for application development and lifecycle management
Leads and mentors Application Portfolio Managers and SQL/Oracle Database Administrators
Develops ISS policies aligned with VITA PM standards, SDLC, and change/release management
Establishes performance metrics and ensures compliance across application teams
Builds strong partnerships with business units and stakeholders
Ensures application solutions meet business needs and improve operational efficiency
Prioritizes and optimizes IT resources to achieve efficiencies and economies of scale
Oversees project management activities across the application portfolio