Dir Of Information Systems

Position: DIR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Description JOB ANNOUNCEMENTDIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMSBureau of Operations Department of Planning and Development Number of Positions: 1(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 11/6/2026

Director of Information Systems (IT Director), serves two departments at the City of Chicago; the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and the Department of Housing (DOH). The IT Director leads the IT strategy, operations, and support for DPD and DOH, ensuring technology solutions align with organizational goals and public service needs. IT Director must be a strategic leader; overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, including several computer, project and data management systems, that support DPD and DOH’s mission-critical functions.

The IT Director must be a collaborator and work closely with department staff, city leadership, internal partners, including the Department of Technology and Innovation (DTI), and external partners to deliver reliable, secure, and innovative technology services. The IT Director manages day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, software applications, and user support. The IT Director identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and improve digital services for both internal teams and Chicago residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Directs staff in analyzing the business practices and operations of two City departments and developing computer, project and data management systems to automate operations and improve information processing
· Works with departmental managers to re-design organization operations and apply information technology solutions to identified business needs
· Oversees the planning, design, and maintenance of networks to support information systems
· Researches and identifies technology needs of users and pursues cost efficient means for meeting those needs
· Directs staff in monitoring and maintaining the operations of local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) systems
· Oversees the development and modification of user and operating systems applications
· Oversees the installation of computer hardware and software including the provision of training and technical support to users
· Assures the quality, functionality, connectivity, and compatibility of the department's computer software and hardware equipment
· Manages personnel responsible for overseeing information technology support
· Coordinates training in computer systems and applications for department users
· Works with systems consultants and oversees the work of contractors in the development, installation, and modification of computer, project and data systems
· Prepares the annual budget for the purchase and maintenance of hardware, software, and related supplies for the department
· Oversees the development, enhancement and installation of Web applications for the City Intranet and Internet, as required
· Reviews information technology (IT) specifications detailed in new requests for proposals and contracts, as required
· Serves as a liaison to DTI and vendors on system installation and modification projects

Performs related duties as required

Location:

121 North La Salle Days :
Monday - Friday

Hours:

8:30 am – 4:30 pmTHIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE Qualifications

Eleven (11) years of work experience in data processing systems design, implementation, and management, of which five (5) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Computer Science,Information Technology/Systems or a directly related field, plus nine…