Chief Information and Technology Officer

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer the Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the senior technology executive overseeing all information technology operations for the Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The CIO delivers strategic vision and leadership to ensure the agencys technology ecosystemencompassing hardware software data and third-party servicesis reliable resilient secure and continuously modernized. By aligning MassDOTs IT roadmap with the Executive Office of Technology Services & Security Secretariat (EOTSS) standards and security directives while fiercely advocating for the unique needs of transportation programs the CIO enables safe efficient and innovative solutions that directly advance the agencys mission to deliver a world-class equitable and sustainable transportation network for the Commonwealth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and mature the security risk management and operational governance framework for MassDOTs technology environment ensuring alignment with EOTSS directives while proactively mitigating cyber threats and enabling resilient mission-critical operations
Provide strategic leadership for IT modernization portfolio management and innovation initiatives; oversee the reliability scalability and security of hardware software data assets and third-party services to support safe and efficient transportation programs
Formulate annual and multi-year IT budgeting strategies capital investment plans and resource allocation priorities; champion mission-critical technology needs within the Capital Improvement Plan and operating budget while demonstrating fiscal stewardship and ROI
Direct enterprise architecture standards and procurement governance; ensure uniform policies procedures and best-value contracting for hardware software network systems and professional services to maximize interoperability economies of scale and cross-agency utility
Lead talent acquisition workforce development and vendor management; build high-performing IT teams and oversee contracts to deliver consistent high-quality support for transportation applications and infrastructure statewide
Perform business case development cost-benefit analysis and performance measurement for all major technology investments; validate alignment with agency goals and Commonwealth-wide efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

The CIO must possess knowledge of enterprise IT architecture cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIS) cloud-native platforms (Salesforce ServiceNow Snowflake AWS Office 365) and emerging artificial intelligence technologies; familiarity with Commonwealth procurement laws EOTSS standards and capital planning processes is essential.
Required skills include strategic planning and roadmap development budget formulation and justification vendor negotiation for multi-million-dollar contracts and risk-based decision-making under constrained resources; the CIO must excel at translating complex technical concepts into executive and public-facing narratives.
Key abilities encompass leading cross-functional teams in a unionized environment forging consensus among diverse stakeholders (Secretary EOTSS RMV Highway) driving organizational change during legacy modernization and maintaining 24/7 mission-critical operations while proactively mitigating cyber threats that could disrupt statewide mobility and public safety.

Pre-Hire Process

A finalist for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a criminal record check Department of Revenue (DOR) check and employment references.

About MassDOT

The 4000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing implementing and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan design construct and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at divisions include Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles Aeronautics and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional administrative supervisory or managerial experience in IT administration or IT management of which (B) at least four (4) years must have been in a managerial capacity.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you your loved ones and your future.

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For questions regarding the job posting please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at
For general questions regarding MassDOT call the Human Resources Service Center at .
For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method call Lucy Bayard ADA Coordinator at .

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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