Deputy CIO: Strategic IT Leader for Transformation

New Hanover County; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hanover County is seeking an experienced technology leader to serve as Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO). The DCIO will assist the CIO in leading the IT Department, shaping enterprise technology strategy, and guiding digital transformation across public safety, cloud, cybersecurity, and operations.

The ideal candidate will balance innovation with reliability, fiscal stewardship, stakeholder collaboration, and staff development, delivering secure, resilient technology services to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading enterprise IT operations and strategic initiatives in a large organization.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, budgeting, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, manage daily IT operations, and ensure staff training and development.
• Collaborate with CIO to set enterprise tech strategy, governance, and long-range priorities.
• Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets; ensure financial controls.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enterprise IT strategy

Public sector IT

Budget oversight

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

6+ years enterprise IT with 2+ years management

Job description

New Hanover County is seeking an experienced technology leader to serve as Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO). The DCIO will assist the CIO in leading the IT Department, shaping enterprise technology strategy, and guiding digital transformation across public safety, cloud, cybersecurity, and operations.

The ideal candidate will balance innovation with reliability, fiscal stewardship, stakeholder collaboration, and staff development, delivering secure, resilient technology services to meet