Public Sector CIO: Digital Transformation & AI Strategy

City-of-Norfolk,-V; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Signing bonus

Job summary

The City of Norfolk seeks a visionary CIO to lead enterprise technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, data strategy, and innovation initiatives that enhance services for residents, businesses, and employees.

The CIO oversees the Department of Information Technology with a $20M+ operating budget and 80+ staff, guiding modernization, governance, and strategic partnerships across city departments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in IT, CS, IS, cybersecurity, business, or public administration.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible IT leadership including executive management.
• Experience in local government or large public-sector organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain the City’s technology strategic plan.
• Advise City Manager and City Council on technology, cybersecurity, AI, and innovation.
• Develop enterprise AI governance and responsible use policies.
• Oversee cybersecurity strategy, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Establish enterprise data governance and analytics programs.
• Lead enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and application modernization.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity leadership

Digital transformation

Budget management

Executive communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Information Technology

Master's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Information Systems

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Master's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Public Administration

Tools

GIS

Cloud platforms

Enterprise data platforms

Job description

The City of Norfolk seeks a visionary CIO to lead enterprise technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, data strategy, and innovation initiatives that enhance services for residents, businesses, and employees.

The CIO oversees the Department of Information Technology with a $20M+ operating budget and 80+ staff, guiding modernization, governance, and strategic partnerships across city departments.