Information Technology Application Manager

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER STATE OF MAINE JUDICIAL BRANCH

LOCATION:

Augusta or Portland

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Maine Judicial Branch is a member of the leadership team in the Administrative Office of the Courts and reports directly to the State Court Administrator. The CIO leads technology strategies for Maine’s courts statewide, directs technology projects and services, and provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives for the Maine Judicial Branch.

The CIO leads a team of professionals that provide application and technology support to approximately 570 employees and 77 judicial officers in over 33 locations.

The CIO oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of technological systems essential to the business and administrative operations of the of the Maine Judicial Branch, including, but not limited to, the development and maintenance of technology infrastructure, the oversight of an integrated case management system, and the management of all technology applications. Court technology systems include both cloud-based and on premises systems.

The CIO is accountable for cybersecurity initiatives and the integrity of the information systems. As the Maine courts address the transformative nature of artificial intelligence technologies (AI), the CIO will play a critical role in developing AI governance procedures and resources. The ideal candidate for this position is a strong communicator who is curious about how technology can enable better court processes and works in a collaborative way to find solutions that work for both users and policy makers.

• Work-life balance: 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days every year.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks
• Gym membership and childcare reimbursement programs
• PSLF
• Health insurance coverage (85%-100% employer-paid for employee-only plan)
• Health insurance premium credit (5% decrease in employee premiums)
• Dental insurance (100% employer-paid for employee-only plan)
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions
• Voluntary deferred compensation (retirement savings 457 Plan)
• Up to $1000 Tuition Reimbursement each year
• Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary) and more.

• Serves as a member of Maine Judicial Branch Administration, responsible for the strategic direction of the Office of Information Technology. Must be able to think beyond technology and apply technology to court and state government operations in innovative ways.
• Assumes administrative responsibilities beyond the Office of Information Technology (OIT), demonstrating the ability to participate and add to discussions on policies, business processes, budgets, and staffing Branch- wide.
• Provides leadership that demonstrates the purpose of technology is to provide support for the administration of justice in the Maine Judicial Branch.
• Responsible for recruitment, selection, management, and termination of employees.
• Supervises (directly or through subordinate supervisors) a staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in the implementation and maintenance of automated systems and other technology services.
• Supervises and directs development staff, network staff, and help desk personnel to ensure that systems are operational, and that court staff are receiving the support and assistance needed to ensure the effective use of the information systems, applications, and other technology services.
• Supervises lead project personnel, programmers, system analysts, technical support staff, technical trainers, and other support staff as necessary on projects or plans; reviews and approves/disapproves project plans and prioritizes projects.
• Oversees the development and/or management of court automated systems, including enterprise information systems, administrative applications, electronic mail, word processing, micro-computing tools, videoconferencing, audio-visual equipment, data services and telecommunications, and technology hardware.
• Manages the development, testing, and evaluation of new releases of software or modules prior to the statewide distribution to users.
• Devises security systems for hardware, software, and data, including providing for the integrity of databases.
• Works as part of a team to develop and manage a continuity of operations plan in the event of a major system failure or building and/or locality disaster.
• Develops and enforces policy and procedures to ensure the protection of Maine Judicial Branch assets and the integrity, security, and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by the Maine Judicial Branch.
• Provides advice, direction, staff services, and recommendations to the State Court Administrator, Supreme Judicial Court, Trial Court Chiefs, and administrative leadership concerning the development of long-range court technology strategic plans, policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure the…