CTO-CIO

CIO/CTO Opportunity At Global Financial Services Firm

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) has overall responsibility for directing, coordinating, and planning all activities of the Information Technology Unit. The CIO/CTO has day-to-day responsibility for the coordination of information technology systems The CIO will also manage and direct all aspects of information technology.

Day-to-Day Tasks Include, But Not Limited To:

• Manages and sets the vision of the IT department, which is comprised of the Applications Development, Infrastructure, Information Security and Help Desk groups.
• Participates in the design and implementation of a suite of systems / tools / operational supports that is modern, cost-effective, requires the lowest possible cost of ongoing operations and ownership, and aligns with the technology strategy of Information Technology Services; when practicable.
• Participates in the development and is responsible of the administration of policies and procedures governing information technology and its information systems.
• Responsible for the introduction, application, and integration of technologies to enhance its workflow, delivery of services, reporting capabilities, and improve productivity.
• Responsible for the development, maintenance and upgrading of information security systems, and the development, implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures protecting information assets.
• Responsible for the interface of Information Technology Unit with all other departments and units.
• Coordinates all activity with of Information Technology Services (ITS) to recommend wide IT policy and manage governance process of projects executed on behalf through ITS
• Actively coordinates with Project Management Office and Lean team
• Participates in yearly IT audits and prepares response reports.
• Manages and directs the preparation of detailed work plans for staff resources and monitors work plans for progress, adjusting resources allocation and priorities, as necessary.
• Sets appropriate priority for pending requests for IT services based upon the agency business strategies and input from IT stakeholders.
• Meets with IT program management and customers to determine technical needs, requirements, program priorities and implementation approaches.
• Manages and directs the preparation of project deliverables and the resolution of issues affecting various aspects of the project implementation plans.
• Plans and directs the research analysis, development and implementation of appropriate system development strategies and technologies to meet short-term and long-range agency needs.
• Determines strategies for system security, system architecture, and for disaster recovery and other methods to maintain continuity of business operations to executive management.
• Determines with business unit partners the optimal technology, design, development, implementation and quality assurance methods and project management solutions for each project.
• Directs the development and implementation of various IT systems ensuring compliance with security standards, methods and project schedules and other objectives and ensuring that appropriate resources are available to complete the project.
• Directs the development, implementation and evaluation of test plans and the administration of testing for quality assurance of new systems' functionally (e.g., hardware and software).
• Monitors the status of all ongoing projects and provides guidance and direction to resolve any technical issues, problems or conflicts that may arise.
• Negotiates contracts for IT services with vendors and/or consultants and contractors.
• Sets policy, standards, and procedures for all areas of IT operation.
• Develops the IT budget in coordination with business unit partners, and the agency budget/finance office.
• Serves as a key member of the overall agency management team.
• Directs IT operations to adhere to overall agency's mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Provides guidance and direction to executive staff concerning IT issues.
• Experience supporting a diverse IT department spanning a wide range of technologies, including cloud-based systems/infrastructure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), remote access with Citrix/RSA, cybersecurity, malware, firewalls, disaster recovery (DR)/pandemic/penetration testing, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)/SAP, Java,.NET, FoxPro, Visual Basic, Microsoft SQL Server, MS Windows, Linux, web technologies, MS Office, and ticketing systems.
• Proficient in communicating and presenting at all levels, including Executive, Board of Directors and Agency-wide, and preparation of materials utilizing MS Office/PowerPoint/Excel/Word and Visio.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years' experience in systems management, information technology or related fields with at least 5 of the years' as a CIO/CTO/IT Director managing an information technology operational department including staff;
• Proven track record of expertise in a broad range of information technologies including large scale information systems implementations with at least 1 major ERP implementation (preferably SAP HANA S/4), network security architecture and modelling, network operating systems, and Internet structure and development;
• 5+ years' work experience with financial and accounting systems, and a working knowledge in areas of banking, brokerage, mortgage finance, housing, municipal bonds and insurance is preferred;
• Excellent analytical, technical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science/Information Systems, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering or Science equivalent is preferred