Chief Technology Officer

Job Description

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Job ID: 26851
Agency: Bureau of Information and Telecommunications
Location: Statewide remote within South Dakota
Salary: $115,000 - $165,000/annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GP
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

If you are highly motivated, enjoy strategic planning, possess extensive IT leadership experience, and ready to take on new and significant challenges, we want you to join our team!

The Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT) has a full-time permanent position open for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The South Dakota State Chief Technology Officer (CTO), reporting to the Commissioner of BIT/State CIO, will lead a service-oriented team responsible for overall state technology architecture and infrastructure operations. Successful incumbent will join BIT Leadership to support the state agencies and constitutional offices and their leadership teams to ensure that State technology meets business requirements. The position also provides guidance and expertise to support Agency leaders on long-term management of IT investment. This role works with minimal supervision and has extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

This is a full-time 40+ hour weekly position with the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications. For more information on the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications, please visit https://bit.sd.gov .

Duties will include:

• Leading strategic technological planning to achieve state goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.
• Assessing and communicating risks associated with technology-related investments and purchases.
• Developing business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives.
• Conducting research to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable in regards to industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and system alterations.
• Developing, tracking, and controlling the technical services annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations.
• Supervising recruitment, development, retention, and organization of technical staff in accordance with budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
• Ensuring continuous delivery of technical services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of systems, programs, and equipment performance.
• Leading complex software license and vendor negotiations and similar procurement processes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Demonstrated excellence in collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve goals, as well as, experience with contract and vendor negotiations. Technical experience with systems networking, databases, Web development, and user support is a must. Successful incumbent must maintain a high level of integrity and trust and the demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems. Experience in strategic technology planning, execution, and policy development is highly beneficial. Reporting to the Commissioner, this position serves as a senior executive within the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT), which requires executive leadership, strategic vision, timely execution, and effective communication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• industry best practices;
• cutting edge technology innovations;
• state government purchasing laws and practices; laws, ordinances, and regulations underlying a public sector organization; and applicable State and Federal legislation;
• current best practices of leadership and management;
• public administration principles, including the basic principles of organization, management, and legislative processes;
• technology environments, including telecommunications, networks, programming, media, and desktops;
• computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities; and,
• data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems.

Skill to:

• demonstrate collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve goals;
• effectively communicate, both orally an in writing;
• actively listen;
• provide excellent service to customers;
• manage stakeholders efficiently; and,
• effectively manage projects, finances, schedules, and resources.

Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive management, peers, state officials, outside agencies and partners, vendors, and industry and community groups;
• work with and coordinate between multiple Agency and different governmental structures to meet goals and objectives;
• lead and motivate the information technology team to achieve tactical and strategic goals;
• manage multiple projects under strict timelines; and,
• work well in a demanding, dynamic environment to meet overall objectives.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PKC
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"