CHIEF OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS - 63721 FS

Finance & Administration • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of Tennessee is a senior executive role responsible for leading the state's technology initiatives and managing the centralized information technology division, Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). The CIO will work closely with state leaders to implement innovative technology solutions that enhance service delivery across state departments and agencies. This position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a deep understanding of modern technology trends to effectively advocate for and implement strategic IT solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or business management.
• At least ten to fifteen years of professional level experience in the information technology field.
• Significant experience leading large-scale IT organizations.
• Well versed in the latest technology and modernization trends including cloud technology, business process automation, artificial intelligence, DevOps, and enterprise data analytics.
• Financial management skills including cost modeling, budget preparation, and budget management.
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Public sector experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders and executives at all levels within the State.
• Act as a change agent and provide oversight on state standards and technology trends.
• Provide direction on workforce development strategies and implementation to support the organization's goals.
• Evangelize emerging technology opportunities and promote smart innovation across STS and state departments.
• Develop and promote new enterprise services to meet changing business needs of the customer departments.
• Lead strategic technology planning with each Executive Branch department to develop both short-and long-term technology needs in support of mission-critical program delivery to the people of Tennessee.
• Ensure compliance with policies to ensure the State has secure and efficient systems.
• Oversee all IT business operations including fiscal matters of the organization including budget development and management, cost modeling, and measuring value of services.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive salary range of $113K - $143K per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees