Strategic CIO: State IT Leader & Innovation Champion

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT); Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plans

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the IDOL IT portfolio. The role demands strategic leadership, policy formulation, and a focus on compliant, enterprise-wide technology delivery.

The CIO will guide budgeting, vendor relationships, and IT governance while coordinating with executive leadership to drive modernization and service improvements across statewide IT systems.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college coursework in MIS/IT/CS or related IT field.
• Four years of progressively responsible IT management experience in a large org.
• Four years in policymaking, strategic IT planning, and large-scale IT solutions.
• Three years supervising IT professionals in a large public or private org.

Responsibilities

• Serves as CIO for DoIT supporting IDOL, guiding IT services statewide.
• Develops technology vision and strategic direction aligned with agency goals.
• Sets goals, monitors performance, ensures DoIT/IDOL operational effectiveness.
• Represents DoIT Secretary and GCIO to executive bodies and agencies.
• Prepares annual operating budget and keeps abreast of IT advancements.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Senior IT leadership

Policy making & IT strategy

Team supervision

Vendor and stakeholder management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS/IT/CS or related field

Job description

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the IDOL IT portfolio. The role demands strategic leadership, policy formulation, and a focus on compliant, enterprise-wide technology delivery.

The CIO will guide budgeting, vendor relationships, and IT governance while coordinating with executive leadership to drive modernization and service improvements across statewide IT systems.