Chief Information Officer

County of Sonoma; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 244,000 - 296,000; Full time

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Job summary

The County of Sonoma, California, seeks a visionary Chief Information Officer to lead its Information Systems Department. Reporting to the County Executive, the CIO provides strategic leadership for countywide technology services, guiding policy, governance, and long-term planning across a large, complex organization.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with the ability to build consensus among departments, oversee a leadership team, manage a $60.4 million budget, and

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Systems Department and set countywide IT strategy.
• Oversee IT governance, policy development, and long-term planning across the organization.
• Drive consolidation of systems and services to improve efficiency while delivering innovative technology solutions.

Job description

The County of Sonoma, California, is seeking a visionary and innovative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead and advance its Information Systems Department. Reporting to the County Executive, this role provides strategic leadership for countywide technology services, guiding policy, governance, and long-term planning across a large, complex organization. The CIO oversees a strong leadership team of five, including an Assistant Information Systems Director[LG1] [LC2] and four division directors, and administers a $60.4 million departmental budget. In this capacity, the CIO plays a critical role in strengthening IT governance, advancing enterprise-wide alignment, and leading ongoing efforts to consolidate systems and services to improve efficiency and reduce duplication, while delivering innovative, customer-focused technology solutions that support County operations and community services. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation and lead the County’s continued evolution toward more integrated, efficient, and responsive technology systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise along with the ability to build consensus across departments and serve as a trusted, collaborative partner.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual salary of $243,796 – $296,329 DOE/DOQ, PLUSan attractive benefits package.

SAVE THE DATES

Interviews are scheduled for October 29 and October 30, with both rounds taking place in person. Not everyone selected to interview on October 29 will advance to interviews on October 30; however, selected candidates must be available for both dates.