Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer

Harvard Business School seeks a Chief Information Officer who will help define how the institution transforms amidst all the opportunities and risks in the technological waves here and coming.

Technology is no longer simply an operational function. It has become an institutional capability that shapes teaching, research, learning, administration, and engagement with alumni and the global business community. The next CIO will help HBS determine how technologies such as artificial intelligence, enterprise data, digital platforms, and emerging capabilities become enduring strategic assets for the School and how the School models their deployment for higher education and for business more broadly.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished technology executive with experience leading enterprise strategy, digital transformation, and organizational change within complex institutions. They will possess the strategic perspective to help shape institutional direction while maintaining the credibility to engage faculty, administrators, technology professionals, and senior leaders as trusted partners.

Experience should include:

• 15+ years of information technology experience including executive leadership within a complex technology unit.
• Enterprise technology strategy or large-scale digital transformation.
• Artificial intelligence, enterprise data, digital platforms, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Leadership across decentralized or highly matrixed organizations.
• Building collaboration across multiple organizational units.
• Applying design thinking, customer-centered innovation, or comparable human-centered approaches to enterprise transformation.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week

Compensation Range: $300,000 to $375,000, commensurate with skills and experience.

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Credit

Other Information: The position is based on the HBS campus in Boston, MA.

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.