Chief Technology Officer
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Title: Chief Technology Officer
State Role Title: Chief Technology Officer
Hiring Range: $200000 $250000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Commonwealth Savers Plan
Location:ARBORETUM NORTH CHESTERFIELD
Agency Website:www.commonwealthsavers
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Commonwealth Savers formerly Virginia529 is an independent state agency that offers savings and investment programs to meet future financial goals while providing meaningful work to our diverse and collaborative team. Our name change to Commonwealth Savers reflects our expanded mission to empower individuals on their entire financial journey through education disability and retirement savings programs. Commonwealth Savers manages the largest 529 and independent ABLE plans in the nation helping people save for higher education and disability related expenses and now manages the states private retirement program RetirePathVA bringing retirement savings to those who do not have employerprovided options. If you want to make a difference with us visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture values and rewarding career opportunities.
We are hiring a Chief Technology Officer who will lead technology strategy and initiatives for the agency. If you have a passion for technology innovation thrive on creating a seamless customer experience and are an approachable leader then this role is for you.
In this position you will:
Lead the strategy and operations of information technology architecture security and application development by fostering a collaborative missionfocused approach.
Promote a culture of information security across all lines of business.
Oversee strategic IT relationships with business leaders outside vendors government agencies and partner organizations.
Develop customerfocused goals objectives performance metrics and processes that drive modernization create efficiencies and deliver positive user experiences.
Execute technology strategy by fostering team innovation divisional collaboration agile methodology partnership with stakeholders and effective resource allocation.
Lead the continuous delivery of IT services through excellence in meeting service level agreements creating technology enhancements and maintaining system performance.
Maintain a mission driven culture that encourages professional growth creativity and meaningful opportunities to accomplish goals.
Ensure quality assurance and data protection of technology assets and customer data.
Identify opportunities for new IT resources and recommend costeffective solutions that enhance our mission and customerfocused outlook.
Oversee the IT disaster recovery plan including system redundancy and restoration.
Manage Technology incidents to include analysis mitigation and communication.
Successful candidates will have:
Ten years of diversified Information Technology experience preferably with a combination of information security software development desktop support server and/or network support and telecommunications; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Ten years management and coaching experience in a professional environment
Ten years of experience in a leadership position developing and delivering technology strategy processes and resources
Proven success creating strategic plans setting goals meeting milestones and delivering multiple largescale projects through effective organization and management
Excellent communication skills sufficient to explain complex technological problems handle sensitive and confidential situations and deliver solutions to diverse audiences
Extensive industry knowledge with an eye towards the future trends to build strategy in the areas of software development outsourcing information security project management incident management and business process improvement
Demonstrated acumen to partner with business leaders to understand and meet their technology needs
Ability to promote teamwork and collaboration between staff peers vendors and customers
Demonstrated proficiency of using Microsoft Office software including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
Work Environment:
Must be able to occasionally move about the office to retrieve files and documents
Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment including typing and keying
May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
May occasionally work on hands and knees to install cables wires and computers
Travel required
Benefits:
Generous healthcare benefits with multiple plans to choose from
Defined benefit and contribution retirement plans with cash match
12 holidays
PTO new employees earn 25 days/full year
Tuition reimbursement
Agencypaid continuing education
529 match program
Relaxed work environment
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
It is the practice of Commonwealth Savers to conduct indepth background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background checks performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: reference checks criminal history including sexual offender registry checks and degree validation. The results of background checks are made available to Commonwealth Savers employing officials. You will be requested to sign a reference release form so your past schools and/or employers may be contacted concerning your academic or employment history.
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Name: Jessica Geis
Email:
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
