IT Director​/CIO

Overview

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission
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Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision
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To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values
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Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing: 03/2/2026

Salary: $114, USD Annually

We’re seeking an innovative Information Technology Director to shape and drive the City’s technology vision. In this executive leadership role, you’ll oversee all IT operations and projects, set the strategic direction for technology, and champion enterprise-wide improvements that empower teams and enhance communication across the organization.

As a key member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in modernizing systems, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions that serve our community.

This position reports directly to the Assistant City Manager—giving you the influence and support to make a lasting difference.

Targeted Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 depending on experience.

• Additional $7,400 employee benefit dollars; the unused balance of which can be kept as taxable income
• Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 8% City match
• Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.
• Flexible workplace schedule

Targeted Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 depending on experience.

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

• Leads using characteristics of High Performance Organizations (HPO)
• Inspires, motivates and builds trust with employees at all levels
• Ensures thoughtful risk-taking and a focus on achieving results
• Facilitates alignment of departmental operations with the strategic direction of the organization
• Communicates a compelling, inspired vision and core purpose
• Possesses intellectual curiosity and passion for the work
• Shares both responsibility and accountability, and trusts team members to perform

• Oversees IT operations and systems
• Provides direction, guidance, and team development
• Develops and implements strategy as it relates to the organization's IT infrastructure
• Ensures smooth delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring systems performance
• Creates processes and standards for selection, implementation, and support of systems
• Sets clear direction and empowers team
• Develops, recommends and implements innovative solutions using our Strategic Plan as a roadmap
• Maintains currency in emerging IT trends and dominate technologies
• Establishes organizational standards with regard to computer hardware, software, and networks

• Inspires, motivates and builds trust with employees
• Develops operating and capital budgets and monitors expenditures
• Sets achievable goals and objectives for department
• Monitors performance and capacity of employees and ensures compliance with City rules, regulations, safety policies and standards
• Provides timely, direct, and actionable feedback
• Works independently and collaboratively across departmental lines to help facilitate innovative problem solving

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed…