Chief digital information officer (CDIO)

APS•Washington, DC

11d•Remote

About The Position

The Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) provides executive leadership for the American Physical Society’s enterprise technology, digital strategy, cybersecurity, data, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives. The CDIO partners with executive leadership to use technology as a strategic enabler of APS’s mission and to create effective digital experiences for members, authors, reviewers, volunteers, staff, and the broader physics community. The role oversees secure, reliable technology operations while driving innovation, modernizing business capabilities, improving organizational effectiveness, enhancing customer satisfaction, and realizing the value of emerging technologies. The CDIO develops an enterprise digital strategy aligned with APS priorities across publications, meetings, membership, advocacy, education, and operations. The role advises the CEO and senior leadership team; establishes technology governance, portfolio management, and multi-year roadmaps; leads transformation and responsible AI adoption; and oversees IT infrastructure, applications, cloud services, cybersecurity, risk, data architecture, and analytics. The CDIO also builds and develops the Information Systems organization, leads cross-functional partnerships and change management, manages strategic vendors and the department budget, and tracks agreed-upon KPIs. This is a remote-first position associated with APS offices in the Washington, DC metro area. It requires regular and frequent in-person travel to APS offices in College Park, Maryland; Hauppauge, New York; and Washington, DC. The role requires up to 15% travel for internal and external meetings and events, plus additional travel as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, engineering, or equivalent relevant years of experience.
15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience.
10+ years of managerial experience in information technology.
Broad knowledge of IT, with strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.
Executive experience leading enterprise digital transformation and innovation.
Experience developing enterprise technology strategy.
Success leading large organizational change initiatives.
Experience overseeing cybersecurity, data privacy, and enterprise risk.
Experience with cloud technologies, enterprise applications, data platforms, and AI.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and execute projects within time and budget constraints.
Ability to collaborate with senior managers to define, articulate, and champion how technology requirements relate to the Society’s business.
Experience in team leadership, coaching, change leadership, and capacity planning across a remote workforce.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in ITSM/ITIL, LEAN, and related practices are desirable but not required.
Experience within scholarly publishing, associations, higher education, or mission-driven organizations is preferred.
Knowledge of Salesforce, MacOS, AWS, AI platforms (Claude/Cowork and/or ChatGPT/Codex), and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute APS’s enterprise digital strategy in alignment with organizational priorities.
Advise the CEO and senior leadership team on technology, AI, data, cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital innovation.
Translate business strategy into a multi-year digital roadmap with measurable outcomes and ensure technology investments support organizational effectiveness and customer value.
Establish and lead enterprise technology governance, including decision rights, accountability, portfolio transparency, prioritization, and delivery oversight.
Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives to improve employee and customer experiences, modernize processes, and support a technology product owner model.
Guide APS’s enterprise AI strategy and governance; identify responsible AI opportunities and establish safeguards for data, privacy, and ethical use.
Monitor emerging technologies and recommend innovations that advance APS’s mission.
Lead infrastructure, applications, cloud services, service management, enterprise architecture, technology standards, lifecycle planning, investment, and capital planning.
Lead staff training initiatives related to information technology.
Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy and serve as chief information security officer.
Oversee information security, disaster recovery, business technology continuity, identity management, privacy, cyber compliance, incident response, enterprise technology risk, and third-party and vendor risk management.
Chair the Information Security Governance Committee and oversee security policies, regulatory compliance, and industry standards.
Establish an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity testing program, including tabletop exercises and technical recovery tests.
Develop APS’s enterprise data architecture and governance for data quality and stewardship; expand analytics and promote data-informed decisions.
Partner with executive leaders and business units to identify technology opportunities and align transformation roadmaps with business planning.
Lead cross-functional governance of the enterprise technology portfolio, including prioritization, capacity allocation, dependency management, and delivery monitoring.
Build and lead a high-performing Information Systems organization; develop leadership capabilities and foster innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Lead change management for major enterprise initiatives and provide mentorship and professional development across the Information Systems team.
Oversee strategic vendor relationships and procurement; evaluate technology partnerships and investment opportunities.
Represent APS, where appropriate, within scholarly publishing, scientific society, and technology communities.
As a Senior Leadership Team member, provide operational, cultural, and behavioral leadership and foster relationships that advance strategy and strengthen the APS brand.
Track agreed-upon KPIs with C-suite partners and oversee the department budget, aligning resources with strategic priorities and organizational goals.

Benefits

Flexible schedules and ability to work remotely.
Employer contribution to FSA or HSA account, subject to medical plan eligibility.
Investment advisement services, 100% employer paid.
Medical benefits with PPO or HDHP options.
Lifestyle Spending benefit up to $1,500, 100% employer paid.
Vision benefits with individual and dependent coverage, 100% employer paid.
Basic life and accident insurance for employees, 100% employer paid.
Supplemental life and accident insurance, including spouse and dependent child coverage.
Disability insurance for employees, 100% employer paid.
Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
Healthcare, commuter, and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
15 vacation days annually.
17 paid office closures, including a one-week closure at the end of December.
4 personal leave days annually.
1 volunteer leave day annually.
10 sick leave days annually.
Bereavement and compassion leave of 2–15 days, based on loss.
12 weeks of employer-paid family leave.
College tuition reimbursement plan.
Job-related seminars and continuing education, 100% employer paid.
Professional certification and recertification, 100% employer paid.
Training and professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning on-demand courses.
Employee Assistance Program.
Mindfulness meditation classes, live and on-demand.
457 plan for Senior Leadership Team members.