Chief Technology Officer
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Introduction
Looking for a rewarding career in the fastpaced technology industry Look no further!
The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delawares central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services.
Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with best in class IT companies offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field.
In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking increased collection of skills and experiences greater teamwork and higher morale.
To learn more visit DTIs Website at offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.
Summary Statement
TheDepartment of Technology and Information Chief Technology Officer (CTO) isresponsible for aligning technology vision with business strategies goals andobjectives in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer and DTI SeniorManagement team. The CTO has daytoday responsibility for enterprisearchitecture innovation data management project management and applicationsdelivery. This position requires a unique ability to successfully work withstate organizations and government officials at all levels.
Selective Requirement
Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the jobrequirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirementwill not be qualified.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants whodo not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to competefor this position if job requirements are met.
- Possession of a Bachelors degree (or higher) is preferred with emphasis in Computer Science Information Technology Telecommunications Networks Security I/T Discipline or a related field.
- Possess a minimum of 10 years experience in CTO/Senior Leadership
Essential Functions
- Drive the technology strategy vision and roadmap in alignment with the organizations digital business strategy.
- Identify emerging technologies that would help the organization deliver its digital business strategy.
- Lead technology innovation to explore how these emerging technologies can transform the business.
- Leverage trendspotting to anticipate how technological and nontechnological trends could help the organization prepare for and navigate change and disruption.
- Recommend which technologies to invest in and procure including making the business case.
- Evolve the architecture to support the introduction of new technologies to enable the digital business strategy.
- Create new digital business technology platforms or provide the technology to build them.
- Assess the potential risk of bringing new and emerging technologies into the organization and determine how to mitigate it.
- Manage technology vendors for the software and hardware procured.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements for Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Applicants must have education training and/or experiencedemonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possess a minimum of twelve years of experience in operations management which includes planning directing coordinating controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate managers and supervisors
- Possess a minimum of twelve years of experience in personnel management which includes planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others
- Possess a minimum of twelve years of experience in information technology project management including planning scheduling staffing coordinating controlling monitoring evaluating and reporting on ongoing projects status
- Possess a minimum of twelve years of experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget to keep expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and revenue
- Possess a minimum of twelve years of strategic planning experience such as planning and mapping a path between the present and the future of a division or agency
- Possess a minimum of one year of experience working with Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting tools
Additional Posting Information
DTI retains the right to close the job postingprior to the listed application deadline should a business need warrant it.
Conditions of Hire
Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint basedcriminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is requiredas a Condition of Hire.
All applicantsmust be legally authorized to work in the United States. DTI participates in the Federal EVerifysystem where we will provide the federal government with each Executive Branchnew hires Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work inthe U.S. For more information visit our Job Seeker Resource web page.
DTI does not provide employmentbased sponsorship.
Benefits
- Group Health Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Prescription Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care) Long & Short TermDisability Insurance Group Universal Life Insurance Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Health Management Programs.
- 21 paid vacation days 15 paid sick days 13 paid holidays Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $4000 annually.
- State funded learning opportunities mentor programs and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services Legal Services Financial Services.
- Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.
To learn more about the States comprehensivebenefit package please visit our website atDelawareState Employee Benefits
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated basedupon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to thejob requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete andaccurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire toinclude dates of employment job title and job duties. For education andtraining list name of educational provider training course titles and summaryof course information supplied in response to thequestions must be supported by the information supplied on the applicationincluding your employment education and training history as it relates to thejob requirements.
Once you have submitted yourapplication online all future correspondence related to your application willbe sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You mayalso view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the MyApplications tab at
Accommodations
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values adiverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforcerepresentative of Delaware including race color religion age sex nationalorigin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexualorientation gender identity or expression.
Selection Plan
Ongoing application review
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
