Chief Information & Technology Strategy Leader

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NCEMC seeks an executive IT leader to set strategy and direction for information technology and network systems in a hybrid work environment. The role focuses on planning, security, vendor management, and alignment with corporate goals.

The position requires a decade in IT with five years at the executive level, and preferred experience in electric cooperative operations. Hybrid work with on-site responsibilities and travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years in information technology with increasing responsibility; 5+ years in executive IT leadership.
• Experience with electric cooperative operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to meet IT/communication systems needs and align with corporate goals.
• Drive adoption of AI and analytics across the organization.
• Embrace cloud computing to keep the tech stack robust and scalable.
• Advise senior management on strategic technology investments and project prioritization.
• Ensure cybersecurity is integrated across all systems, tools, networks, and culture.
• Assess new information technologies for potential integration.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive leadership

Cyber security

Vendor management

Networking

Cloud computing

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/SE

Supervisor Management certificate (preferred)

Job description

NCEMC seeks an executive IT leader to set strategy and direction for information technology and network systems in a hybrid work environment. The role focuses on planning, security, vendor management, and alignment with corporate goals.

The position requires a decade in IT with five years at the executive level, and preferred experience in electric cooperative operations. Hybrid work with on-site responsibilities and travel up to 50% is expected.