Deputy Chief Technology Officer

State of New York • Albany, NY

398d • $137,457 - $173,664 • Remote

About The Position

The Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will lead the Chief Technology Office within the Information Technology Services (ITS) in New York State. This role is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions and standards, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing service level agreements. The Deputy CTO will collaborate with executive leadership and manage a team to drive continuous improvement in technology services provided to state agencies.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of experience in developing, leading, and managing critical technology projects.
• An associate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience.
• A master's degree may substitute for five (5) years of experience.
• Five years of progressive experience in technology leadership is preferred.
• Two or more years of senior leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work across business lines at senior levels.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with an understanding of statistical analytics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to explain digital concepts to business leaders and vice versa.
• Proven record of effective leadership, including the ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, oversight, and vision for all Chief Technology Office solutions and standards.
• Govern performance of the PCTO teams through team meetings, review of strategic goals and progress plans.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the overall management and direction of the units' operations, including managerial, supervisory, and support staff.
• Configure, assign, and monitor priorities, schedules, assignments, workloads, and staffing levels to ensure peak operational efficiency.
• Direct and facilitate continuous process improvements to deliver all CTO solutions quickly and reliably.
• Collaborate and interface with Executive Leadership and Deputy Commissioners of Technology on new Agency and Enterprise project needs.
• Manage standards and enable subordinate staff in development, implementation, and maintenance of technical designs and procedures.
• Contribute to leadership meetings with ITS and Agency management in coordination and support of large projects.
• Work with the ITS Finance Office in developing and maintaining the CTO annual personal and non-personal services budget and spending plan.
• Interact with internal and external clients, senior executives, and the Chamber to identify, analyze, and prioritize business initiatives, enhancements, and issues.
• Contribute crucial technical and in-depth business knowledge as a senior subject matter expert.
• Play an active role in staff development through assignments, training, guidance, and mentoring.
• Function as a senior level lead on-call, requiring on-call availability to address priority 1 issues within ITS.

Benefits

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually for professional development
• Eligible employees can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Membership in the New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
• Access to NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree