Executive IT Leader: Innovation, Data & Cybersecurity

City of San José; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 184,968 - 298,804; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit retirement plan

Health insurance contributions by City

Vacation: 3 weeks per year

Executive leave: up to 80 hours annually

Sick leave: accrual of 8 hours per month

15 paid holidays annually

Life insurance policy

Job summary

The City of San José seeks an experienced Assistant Chief Information Officer to lead their Information Technology Department. The role involves overseeing business solutions and data functions while ensuring excellent municipal services through technology.

Responsibilities include leading a team of 51, fostering a high-performing environment, and strategically implementing the IT Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in IT and management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to the City’s core values.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of progressive experience in information technology or business management.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience leading technology teams.
• Strong communicator with a commitment to community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the technology team.
• Develop employees in a collaborative environment.
• Partner with the CIO on the IT Strategic Plan.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMP certification

ITIL certification

CISSP certification

CISM certification

Job description

The City of San José seeks an experienced Assistant Chief Information Officer to lead their Information Technology Department. The role involves overseeing business solutions and data functions while ensuring excellent municipal services through technology.

Responsibilities include leading a team of 51, fostering a high-performing environment, and strategically implementing the IT Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in IT and management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to the City’s core values.