Vice President, Technology

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SALARY $204344.12

Provides technology vision and leadership and day-to-day management of Information Technology (IT) application network security and hardware systems throughout the Authority. Establishes and directs the strategic long-term goals policies and procedures for the Authoritys Technology department. Directs the strategy and procedures for acquiring deploying maintaining supporting or replacing IT software and hardware assets. Establishes and directs the strategy for protecting storing and retrieving data that comes from various information systems. Manages multi-million dollar contracts grants and IT capital investments and ensures the IT resources of the CTA integrate technology into the strategic and operational plans of the institution.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the development implementation maintenance and support of new and current technologies at the CTA including both operational and administrative software systems applications and associated hardware voice/video/data networks information security wired and wireless infrastructure and all associated telecommunication systems and devices.
  • Manages IT strategy and projects in cooperation with CTA departments staff and outside consultant staff.
  • Directs and ensures implementation of IT strategy and best practices for proactive management of IT assets and infrastructure.
  • Directs and ensures that customer/client IT needs are translated into tangible project goals and schedules. Oversees the composition and research of project specifications methodology and procedures.
  • Directs the development implementation and maintenance of a fiber optic infrastructure subway cellular infrastructure UHF infrastructure and IP telephone infrastructure.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of information security infrastructure procedures and standards in order to protect all data of the Authority from cyber security threats.
  • Directs effective management of multiple IT contracts.
• Holds department accountable and responsible for meeting the objectives and goals of the Authority.
  • Provides executive and policy direction to managerial professional and technical staff engaged in implementing technology functions.
  • Establishes and executes programs to meet Authority objectives and develops an organization that will effectively administer area responsibilities and functions.
  • Evaluates the performance of management and supervisory staff for compliance with Authority programs and policies and attainment of goals and objectives.
• Represents the department and the Authority with various levels of management throughout the Authority and with other transit jurisdictions. Collaborates with management and staff in the development of strategic and operating plans of the Authority.
• Leads the preparation and administration of the budget of the Technology Department. Oversees manages and presents operating budgets to top Authority management and various funding and regulatory agencies.
• Hires trains develops monitors and evaluates performance of staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval. Develops strategies for maintaining staff skills and knowledge consistent with current industry standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position may include the following jobs:

Job Title

Director Enterprise Applications & IT PMO

Director Technology Engineering

Director Data Center & IT Support

Director Information Security

Senior Manager IT Project Resources

CHALLENGES

Keeping abreast of new and quickly changing developments and advancements within the field of information technology.

Designing and implementing IT programs that meet Authority and client needs and expectations. Managing the transformation of CTAs legacy IT systems to modern client-service and web based systems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in IT Management Technology or a related discipline plus ten (10) years of experience in managing IT applications projects infrastructure and operations of which five (5) years is in a supervisory or management role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five (5) or more years of experience in leading large cross-functional teams or enterprise wide technology programs.

Masters degree in IT or Technology preferred.

Experience managing Technology department in a public agency transportation telecommunications or utility company preferred.

Experience leading developing and implementing Information Technology strategy desired.

Experience developing and managing IT Policy and standards including IT enterprise Security desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires sitting for extended periods of time standing visual acumen manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer keyboards.

• Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated. If you are offered employment proof ofCOVID-19 vaccination will be required as a condition of employment and as part of the hiring for full notice.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Detailed knowledge of principles policies and practices of information technology technology and related programs.

Detailed knowledge of the operations services and activities of a large scale technology program.

Detailed knowledge of related local state and federal laws rules regulations and collective bargaining agreements.

Detailed knowledge of the methods and practices in budget planning and administration

Detailed knowledge of the principles of leadership team building motivation and conflict resolution.

Detailed knowledge of cyber security trends and developments in IT risk management.

Detailed knowledge of various compliance standards (PCI DSS HIPAA etc.) and guidelines as relates to information technology.

Working knowledge of public funding options and investment opportunities.

Working knowledge of public procurement policies contract negotiations and vendor management.

Working knowledge in multiple technology disciplines overseen by this position.

Working knowledge of the methods and principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.

Strong leadership team building and organizational skills attention to detail and proven ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously.

Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to interact positively and successful with all levels of the organization and community.

Strong written and oral communication skills including presentation experience to diverse audiences.

Strong networking skills with experts in industry solid record of maintaining and developing successful relationships.

Strong ability to multi-task and to handle multiple programs and projects.

Strong organization financial presentation and operational skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to competently plan direct and coordinate the functions of the department.

Ability to define develop and evaluate objectives standards and performance levels for assigned groups.

Ability to review assess and evaluate data from various diverse sources and generate effective solutions and competent decisions.

Ability to maintain amiable and effective working relations with management and external contacts.

Ability to produce technical reports using desktop publishing software and other IT related systems and programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment.

Working conditions are normally administrative in nature but may periodically require employee to adjust to conditions to address the technical and project support needs of the CTA.

EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Standard office equipment.

Personal computer and related software.

All technologies that are information-based and generate data used by applications across the enterprise or involve standards computing platforms running on common infrastructures including: Centralized Computer Systems PCs LANs and Network Architecture Construction Communications Technology (Radio etc.) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Distributed Departmental Systems.

Please note employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.