Under administrative direction, assists Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the Divison of Information Technology (IT) with responsibility to direct, manage, and oversee Application Development, Infrastructure and Operations within IT; partners with members of the leadership team in governance, strategy, and processes to support the advancement of the agency through the use of technology; lead strategic enterprise technology planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing need, providing oversight of evaluation, deployment, and reliability of technology platforms; develop and communicate technology strategies, goals, objectives and plans to leadership team, staff, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders; develops the technical roadmap and architecture for the agency; oversee the establishment and enforcement of policies, procedures, and associated plans for technology assets based on industry-standard best practices; develops best practices and strategies for driving innovation within the organization, including establishing effective measurement systems to evaluate the impact of innovation; ensures technology investments are consistent with desired architecture and enterprise approach; provide definition and standards for acquiring and implementing new software, hardware, network, and operating systems; works to provide a cohesive strategy for enterprise systems to produce advanced technology solutions and reducing total cost of technology ownership; works closely with information security to fully secure information, computer, network, and processing systems; develop, track, and control the department's annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations; remain informed on trends and issues in the technology industry, including current and emerging technologies and cost; advise, counsel, and educate executive and management teams on their relative importance and financial impact; oversees the architecture review board and ensures changes to the environment of are controlled and appropriate; interfaces with Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and other external entities to execute on strategy, goals, and objectives; meets with stakeholders to discuss projects and/or technology related issues.
Supervises assigned staff (e.g., assigns work and provides direction; makes recommendations for hire; reviews work and pro-vides feedback; establishes employee goals; conducts performance evaluations; monitors and evaluates staff performance; approves/disapproves requests for leave; recommends disciplinary action; conducts staff meetings; encourages staff development).
Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., participates in and conducts meetings; travels to attend trainings, conferences, and workshops; updates knowledge of technology products and solutions; participates in industry and other professional networks to ensure awareness of industry standards, trends, innovations, and best practices; prepares required administrative reports and correspondences; operates personal computer to produce correspondence, reports, and other documents; maintains logs, records, and files).
Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field is often required.
Experience: Extensive experience in technology leadership roles, 8+ years, including managing teams and overseeing large-scale projects. Proven track record of implementing technology strategies and driving innovation.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of software development, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Familiarity with industry-specific tools and platforms.
Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with other executives. Excellent communication skills to articulate technical strategies to non-technical stakeholders.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology initiatives with business goals and long-term organizational strategies. Experience in budgeting and resource allocation for technology investments.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Expertise in identifying and addressing technological challenges and opportunities.
Job Skills: Executive Leadership
Organization
Department of Children and Youth
Agency Contact Name and Information
Sydney Flora
Unposting Date
Mar 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Children&Youth N. High Complex
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
Dependent on Qualifications and Experience
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am-5:00pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Executive Leadership
Technical Skills
Executive Leadership
Professional Skills
Leading Others
Agency Overview
About us:
Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!
To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
