Strategic IT Leader & Deputy CIO

California State University - Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks an Associate Vice President and Deputy CIO to lead IT strategy, governance, and portfolio management. This senior role ensures alignment of technology with academic priorities and responsible stewardship of resources.

The position drives strategic planning, oversees operations, and communicates outcomes to leadership through dashboards and metrics, shaping the university's technology direction.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience at senior IT or MSP level with ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Knowledge of governance, budgeting and strategic IT planning.
• Experience aligning technology with academic and administrative priorities.
• ITIL Foundations certification required; PMP/CAPM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic IT leadership and governance for the university.
• Drive portfolio prioritization, oversee IT operations and capacity planning.
• Ensure technology strategy aligns with academic and administrative goals.
• Report on metrics and dashboards to senior leadership.

Skills

Executive leadership

IT governance

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or MIS

ITIL Foundations certification

Master's preferred

Job description

California State University, Fresno seeks an Associate Vice President and Deputy CIO to lead IT strategy, governance, and portfolio management. This senior role ensures alignment of technology with academic priorities and responsible stewardship of resources.

The position drives strategic planning, oversees operations, and communicates outcomes to leadership through dashboards and metrics, shaping the university's technology direction.