Chief Information Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the executive leader responsible for the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) information technology strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, enterprise data management, enterprise applications, and technology operations. The CIO develops and implements innovative technology solutions that support GDOT’s strategic goals, improve operational efficiency, enhance customer service, and ensure the security and integrity of enterprise information systems.

The CIO provides strategic direction for technology investments, governance, infrastructure, and emerging technologies while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and execute the organization's enterprise technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology opportunities, risks, and investments.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and customer experience.
• Establish IT governance, policies, standards, and strategic roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.

• Direct the planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise technology systems.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of technology infrastructure.
• Oversee enterprise applications, cloud services, networks, telecommunications, and data centers.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning for technology services.
• Monitor service delivery and establish IT performance metrics and service level agreements.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry security standards.
• Lead incident response planning and cybersecurity risk mitigation efforts.
• Protect organizational data through appropriate governance, privacy, and security controls.
• Coordinate security awareness and training initiatives.

• Oversee implementation and optimization of enterprise systems including ERP, HRIS, financial, procurement, and operational systems.
• Promote enterprise architecture standards and systems integration.
• Support business intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision making.

• Develop and administer the IT operating and capital budgets.
• Prioritize technology investments to maximize organizational value.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with technology vendors and service providers.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of technology assets.

• Lead, mentor, and develop IT leadership and staff.
• Promote innovation, accountability, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Develop succession planning and workforce development strategies.

• Partner with business leaders to understand technology needs.
• Improve customer experience through technology-enabled solutions.
• Build relationships with external partners, governmental agencies, and technology organizations.
• Communicate technology strategies and initiatives to executive leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or Related field.
• Twelve (12) years of progressively responsible information technology experience.
• Seven (7) years of executive or senior management experience leading enterprise technology organizations.
• Experience leading large-scale technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing enterprise…