Chief Business Technology Officer - MNIT Executive Manager (Saint Paul)

Chief Business Technology Officer - MNIT Executive Manager

Job Summary

The Chief Business Technology Officer (CBTO) serves as the Chief Information Officer for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the state's leading public health agency. As a member of the executive leadership teams for both MDH and Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), this position partners closely with agency leadership—including deputy and assistant commissioners, the MDH Chief of Staff, the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, and fellow CBTOs across the state enterprise—to shape and advance technology strategy.

This executive leader drives technology planning, operations, and organizational culture in support of MDH's mission while aligning with MNIT's strategic priorities and enterprise services. Through strong partnerships, the role develops sustainable business and technology strategies that address evolving agency priorities, fiscal challenges, and the future of public health technology.

Leading a team of more than 120 MNIT employees and contract staff, the position is responsible for fostering strong relationships between MNIT and MDH divisions and programs while creating an inclusive, collaborative work environment. Success requires balancing people leadership, organizational culture, and technical expertise to advance strategic and operational goals. Working closely with MDH leadership and the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, this executive helps strengthen the systems, governance, and organizational culture needed to support both current and emerging data and technology needs.

The MNIT MDH team supports more than 250 applications and delivers the technology services and initiatives that power one of the nation's leading public health systems, helping protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. This position provides executive oversight for all IT applications, services, and technology functions supporting MDH while championing innovation, service transformation, and operational excellence. Responsibilities include ensuring disciplined IT governance through sound technology practices, documentation standards, change management, cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management, while providing strategic guidance to agency leadership on technology investments and cost management.

As a forward‑looking executive, you'll stay informed of emerging trends in technology and health IT, proactively identifying opportunities that position MDH and its partners for long‑term success. We're seeking a visionary leader with deep knowledge of both the health and technology landscapes, exceptional leadership and relationship‑building skills, and a passion for driving innovation and organizational change in support of Minnesota's public health mission.

This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in a business or information technology leadership role with responsibility for customer relationship management, developing and implementing business and information technology strategy, and leading technology operations, projects, and financial planning.

• Five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience, including responsibility for staff selection, orientation, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Developing and maintaining executive-level partnerships and building trust-based relationships across diverse stakeholder groups while advising senior leaders on technology strategy, investments, organizational priorities, and risk management.
• Overseeing enterprise technology services, including applications, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, data platforms, and IT service delivery while aligning agency technology strategy with enterprise architecture, security, and statewide technology standards.
• Demonstrated ability to provide visionary and strategic leadership by fostering a positive, collaborative, and accountable organizational culture while leading organizational and technology change.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding, including advising executive leadership and translating complex technical, operational, and security information for nontechnical audiences.
• Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, with demonstrated leadership and relationship‑building skills that foster high-performing teams and exceptional customer experiences.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading information technology within a public health, healthcare, or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience supporting health information systems, enterprise data and analytics, or technology solutions that improve public health or healthcare outcomes.
• Experience supporting technology environments subject to complex health data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to foster team development by promoting collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing, while empowering individuals to achieve collective goals.
• Advanced degree in information technology, business administration, public administration, healthcare administration, leadership, or a related field.
• Experience leading enterprise technology modernization initiatives, such as application modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity improvements, identity and access management, or legacy system replacement.
• Experience using data and analytics to inform technology strategy, evaluate investments, and support organizational or public health outcomes.
• Experience with public sector technology planning, budgeting, procurement, enterprise governance, legislative processes, or other government operations.

Additional Requirements

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Other legally required checks

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website.)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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