Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Code4lib; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed technology organization is seeking a Chief Information Officer to oversee its IT strategy and services. This leadership role includes managing the Information Services Department and guiding IT professionals across the organization. The CIO will play a key role in fostering innovation and ensuring that the IT infrastructure aligns with the organization's objectives. Ideal candidates should have a robust background in IT and experience leading technical teams. Applications can be submitted via the organization's careers website.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading IT organizations with a focus on innovation.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and enterprise applications.
• Ability to guide IT professionals and manage operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT services and strategy for the organization.
• Lead the Information Services Department and manage a leadership team.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to support IT infrastructure.

Job description

Reporting directly to the Laboratory’s Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Information Officer serves as a member of the executive leadership team and a strategic advisor on all aspects of information technology. This role is pivotal in delivering the applications, infrastructure, and digital capabilities that support and advance the Laboratory’s mission. The CIO is responsible for overseeing the full scope of IT services and strategy, including enterprise applications, cybersecurity, research computing, digital transformation, infrastructure, data and analytics, artificial intelligence platforms, and user support services.

The CIO holds two primary roles: leading the Information Services Department (ISD), which provides enterprise IT services, and serving as the senior IT leader for the Laboratory, guiding IT professionals across the organization. As head of ISD, the CIO directly manages a leadership team of six, who oversee daily operations across ten functional areas. In the broader Laboratory context, the CIO also provides indirect oversight to nine IT managers within the Technical Research Divisions.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the CIO plays a key role in several Laboratory governance bodies, including the IT Executive Committee, IT Security Committee, Enterprise Capabilities Board, Efficiency Team, Risk Management Board, Emergency Action Team, Mission Assurance Board, and the Laboratory Executive Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate will lead a well-established and highly skilled IT organization, fostering a culture of innovation and service excellence. The CIO will collaborate closely with leaders across technical and business domains, as well as external partners, to ensure that the Laboratory’s IT infrastructure effectively supports both current operations and long-term strategic objectives.

How to apply

https://careers.ll.mit.edu/job/Lexington-Chief-Information-Officer-%28CIO%29-MA-02420/1342896400/

Contact

https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/mit-lincoln-laboratory/chief-information-officer

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Published:Wednesday, February 25, 2026 23:14 UTC

Last updated:Wednesday, February 25, 2026 23:14 UTC