Director Of Information Technology / Chief Information Officer (Cio)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
(Regular, Exempt)
Starting Salary Range: $137,493.00 - $178,767.00/annualized, DOQ Closing Date: January 12, 2024
Work Days/Shifts and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
How to apply: Using the "apply now" button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or hr@cityofmhk.com.
The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reports To: Deputy City Manager
Direct Reports: IT Manager, ERP Manager, GIS Coordinator, and Asset Management Coordinator
Summary/Objective
The Director of Information Technology/CIO serves as the Department Head for the Information Technology Department. This position performs complex administrative and technical work including planning, policy development, oversight, and guidance of the department staff, overall networks, and systems used by the organization. The IT Department Head develops and manages a fiscally responsible budget while providing consultation and direction to fulfill organizational priorities in all aspects related to modernizing technology, electronic data, cyber security, software and systems, and disaster recovery. This position provides leadership and direction to the department to transform Manhattan into a technologically smart, connected city, improving the way employees provide services to the community.
Essential Functions
Directs, plans and schedules the development, production, and administrative processing of the organization's computer operations.

• Provides technology related guidance and consultation to the City Manager's Office, Department Heads, and other City Staff to effectively coordinate IT serves throughout the organization.
• Builds systems capability that reflects the highest state of technical sophistication consistent with the organization's needs and budget.

• Plans for both current and future technology requirements that align with the city-wide strategic plan and internal IT strategic plan.
• Modernizes technology, software, and systems in ways that keep our organization current and grows our capabilities.
• Leads efforts to connect employees and residents through integrated, seamless, and user-friendly processes.

• Supports the organization through centralized approaches and adequate department-level staffing.
• Keeps the organization running daily through leading the department's senior staff.
• Provides guidance and direction to meet organizational goals and established annual priorities.
• Develops annual departmental budget, maintains fiscal responsibility, and reports performance metrics.

• Serves as a project manager for major technology initiatives.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with external agencies or vendors.

• Develops a proactive approach to protecting city networks while advancing technological implementation and creating organizational efficiencies.
• Cultivates a culture across the organization that emphasizes security, innovation, and collaboration to achieve our vision as a community and organization.
• Keeps current on new developments in Information Technology and plans for future upgrades and organizational changes.

• Crafts both internal department policy and organizational policy related to the use of technology in the organization, including topics such as cyber security, data governance, and disaster recovery.

• Works under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
• Understands the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Five (5) years' experience to include supervisor leading an IT Division or Department, managing IT networks and infrastructure, managing IT initiatives and projects for and organization. Relevant experience may substitute for some or all of the education.

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or Public Administration.
• Seven (7) years' experience to include supervisor leading an IT Division or Department, managing IT networks and infrastructure, managing IT initiatives and projects for and organization.
• Certified in Government CIO, Governance of Enterprise IT, Information Systems Security Professional, and Information Security Manager.