Strategic CIO - Digital Transformation Leader

Festival of Work; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration seeks a Chief Information Officer to lead the Change, Technology and Innovation Division, delivering the Department’s Digital Strategy and enterprise ICT services. You will work closely with partner bodies to drive data-driven, user-centric services and integrated operations.

You will shape digital capability, manage large budgets, and influence senior stakeholders to align with national and EU digital priorities, while guiding transformational

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and people management in a high‑performing digital environment.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary ICT/digital transformation programs.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and improve services through technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Change, Technology and Innovation (CTI) Division to deliver the Department’s Digital Strategy.
• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team across ICT services and transformation initiatives.
• Provide strategic direction on digital solutions aligned with government priorities and EU requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Digital transformation

Stakeholder liaison

Budget management

Cross-agency collaboration

Education

NFQ Level 8 Honours degree in computing or related

Job description

Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration seeks a Chief Information Officer to lead the Change, Technology and Innovation Division, delivering the Department’s Digital Strategy and enterprise ICT services. You will work closely with partner bodies to drive data-driven, user-centric services and integrated operations.

You will shape digital capability, manage large budgets, and influence senior stakeholders to align with national and EU digital priorities, while guiding transformational