Executive Search Services -Chief Digital Services Officer SO# 412
Executive Search Services -Chief Digital Services Officer SO# 412
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Job Title: Executive Search Services - Chief Digital Services Officer SO# 412
Client: City Of Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Duration- Full time
NOTE:This is an Onsite position with Onsite interview required.
Executive Search Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategy for position advertisement and marketing.
- Identify qualify and assess potential candidates.
- Present qualified candidates to the City of Philadelphia s Office of Innovation and Technology Leadership Team.
- Act as the primary communication liaison between candidates and the Office of Innovation and Technology Leadership Team.
- Coordinate interview scheduling and related activities between candidates and the Leadership Team.
- Support the Leadership Team during the negotiation phase with the selected candidate.
Work Activities / CDSO Job Description:
- Manage the City s public-facing digital strategy. Develop and implement a comprehensive City-wide digital innovation strategy that aligns with key departmental business objectives.
- This includes setting the vision for digital initiatives ensuring they integrate seamlessly with overall strategic planning and align with broad organizational goals.
- Champion innovation leadership. Lead digital innovation across departmental units.
- Encourage creative thinking explore emerging technologies and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
- Prioritize digital equity and accessibility. This involves creating solutions that serve all residents
- regardless of socioeconomic status or abilities and using user research and data to make informed decisions.
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead and inspire the Software Development Director and Digital Content Director fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Oversee the recruitment development and performance management of the digital innovation team.
- Excel in change management. Leading teams through digital transformations requires the ability to navigate resistance communicate effectively and inspire confidence in the vision.
- Oversee the design development and deployment of cutting-edge mobile apps websites and software applications.
- Ensure all digital projects are delivered on time within budget and meet high-quality standards.
- Ensure appropriate platform management. Oversee the development and management of digital platforms.
- This includes evaluating existing systems identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
- The CDIO must align digital initiatives with broader organizational goals anticipate future trends and make informed decisions.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the city remains at the forefront of digital innovation.
- Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement encouraging the exploration of new technologies and methodologies.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders. Work closely with cross-functional partners including the CIO and other executive team members to drive digital initiatives. Foster collaboration knowledge sharingand best practices.
Performance Measurement and Reporting:
- Establish metrics and KPI s to measure the success of digital initiatives and report progress to the CIO and other stakeholders.
- Ensure transparency and accountability in all digital projects maintaining a high level of public trust and engagement.
- Establish and report on Return on Investment (ROI) metrics. Measure ROI for digital projects. Fine- tune approaches as needed to ensure the organization invests in the right tools and resources.
- Operations Coordinates the development and implementation of major project timelines where appropriate.
- Follows effective relationship and project management processes in coordination with team members and engagement managers at the City.
- Sets and monitors SLAs for production systems that the team supports.
- Collaborates with City leaders providing infrastructure and networking support.
Skills/Experience of the Assigned Staff:
Required:
- Proven track record managing complex projects.
- Ability to solve complex business problems and develop user/business-driven technology strategies and plans.
- Strong written and oral communication skills (including ability to present ideas in user-friendly
- business-friendly and technical language) and interpersonal skills with a focus on rapport-buildinglistening and questioning skills.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities including the ability to anticipate identify and solve critical problems.
- Exceptional customer service orientation.
- At least 7 years working in a similar field. At least 5 years of direct management experience
- preferably 2 at the executive management level. A strong background in digital technologies and a proven track record in digital transformation.
"If you are: bright motivated skilled a difference-maker able to get things done work with minimum direction enthusiastic a thinker able to juggle and multi-task communicate effectively and lead then we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client so get back to us and tell us why you think you are a fit."
About Us:
Proven track record managing complex projects. Ability to solve complex business problems and develop user/business-driven technology strategies and plans. Strong written and oral communication skills (including ability to present ideas in user-friendly, business-friendly, and technical language) and interpersonal skills with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to anticipate, identify, and solve critical problems. Exceptional customer service orientation. At least 7+ years working in a similar field. At least 5 years of direct management experience, preferably 2+ at the executive management level. A strong background in digital technologies and a proven track record in digital transformation. Establish metrics and KPI s to measure the success of digital initiatives and report progress to the CIO and other stakeholders. Ensure transparency and accountability in all digital projects, maintaining a high level of public trust and engagement. Establish and report on Return on Investment (ROI) metrics. Measure ROI for digital projects. Fine- tune approaches as needed to ensure the organization invests in the right tools and resources. Operations Coordinates the development and implementation of major project timelines where appropriate. Follows effective relationship and project management processes in coordination with team members and engagement managers at the City. Sets and monitors SLAs for production systems that the team supports. Collaborates with City leaders, providing infrastructure and networking support.
Education
At least 7+ years working in a similar field. At least 5 years of direct management experience, preferably 2+ at the executive management level. A strong background in digital technologies and a proven track record in digital transformation.
Employment Type
Full Time
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