State CIO & Executive Director: Tech Leadership

Pueblo Community College; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short-term & Optional Long-Term Disab.

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSAs

Paid Holidays and Leave

Work-Life discounts

Job summary

State of Colorado seeks a visionary CIO and Executive Director to lead the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. You will guide enterprise technology, oversee a multi-million dollar budget, and drive modernization across agencies.

The role demands strategic leadership, collaboration with the Governor’s Office, and a focus on security and public service. You will manage programs, build high-performing teams, and promote innovative digital solutions to serve Coloradans while ensuring

Qualifications

• Executive-level leadership with a track record of strategic planning and budgeting.
• Experience overseeing large budgets and complex programs.
• Proven ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, people development, and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience guiding technology strategy and cybersecurity in governmental settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Governor’s Office of Information Technology with the technology vision.
• Develop long-range program and financial plans with leaders and staff.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Promote statewide technology standards and cybersecurity.
• Drive innovation and the use of AI to improve services.
• Maintain relationships with the Governor, Cabinet, and General Assembly.
• Ensure operations meet legal and policy requirements.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budgeting & financial management

Operational management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with government bodies

Job description

State of Colorado seeks a visionary CIO and Executive Director to lead the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. You will guide enterprise technology, oversee a multi-million dollar budget, and drive modernization across agencies.

The role demands strategic leadership, collaboration with the Governor’s Office, and a focus on security and public service. You will manage programs, build high-performing teams, and promote innovative digital solutions to serve Coloradans while ensuring