Chief Digital Transformation & Data Officer

American Physical Society; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Physical Society (APS) seeks a Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) to lead enterprise technology, digital strategy, cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital transformation initiatives across the organization.

The CDIO partners with the CEO and senior leadership to modernize business capabilities, improve experiences for members, authors, reviewers, volunteers, and staff, and ensure value from emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of senior technology leadership experience.
• Experience developing enterprise digital strategy and roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, and AI ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise digital strategy aligned with APS priorities.
• Partner with CEO and SLT to drive technology roadmap and investment.
• Oversee cybersecurity, data privacy, and governance for enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Drive AI strategy and responsible innovation with guardrails.
• Lead infrastructure, cloud, applications, and IT service management at scale.
• Direct technology investment, governance, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Digital transformation

AI governance

Cybersecurity leadership

Enterprise architecture

Cloud services

Education

Advanced degree in IT/CS or equivalent

Job description

The American Physical Society (APS) seeks a Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) to lead enterprise technology, digital strategy, cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital transformation initiatives across the organization.

The CDIO partners with the CEO and senior leadership to modernize business capabilities, improve experiences for members, authors, reviewers, volunteers, and staff, and ensure value from emerging technologies.