Digital Transformation Officer/Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Job GoalOpen until filled Provides institution-wide vision, strategy, governance, and leadership for the effective, secure, resilient, and innovative use of technology, data, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital services. As a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, and the College community, aligns technology investments and operational priorities with PHSC's strategic plan, academic mission, student success goals, workforce needs, and institutional risk posture. Leads a high-performing, service-oriented technology organization that enables transformation, continuous improvement, and equitable digital experiences across all College locations. Job description pending SLT final approval. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES These requirements are a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as an exhaustive list of specific duties and responsibilities. Management may direct employees to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field from a regionally accredited institution, with a minimum of five years of upper-level IT administration experience or Bachelor's and education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESBroad knowledge of higher education operations, academic and student-service environments, administrative functions, shared governance, accreditation, and the role technology plays in institutional effectiveness and student success.Current knowledge of higher education technology trends, enterprise architecture, ERP/SIS platforms, cloud and SaaS services, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, identity and access management, integrations, data and analytics, digital learning, and artificial intelligence.Demonstrated ability to serve as a credible executive advisor, listen effectively, exercise sound judgment, challenge conventional thinking constructively, and influence decisions without relying solely on positional authority.Strong strategic-planning, governance, portfolio-management, change-leadership, and organizational-development capabilities.Ability to translate institutional strategy into clear technology priorities, operating plans, resource requirements, implementation roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.Strong financial-management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, total-cost-of-ownership analysis, vendor management, contract negotiation, sourcing, and lifecycle planning.Knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, internal controls, disaster recovery, business continuity, incident response, compliance obligations, and third-party risk.Ability to build and lead a service-oriented culture, establish accountability, develop talent, manage performance, and create effective technical and leadership career paths.Ability to communicate complex technology, risk, and investment matters clearly and persuasively to technical and nontechnical audiences, including executive leaders and governing boards.Ability to establish meaningful performance measures, service standards, key performance indicators, and continuous-improvement practices.Ability to operate effectively in a resource-constrained environment while balancing innovation, operational reliability, risk, compliance, service quality, and affordability.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESExecutive Director, Enterprise Resource PlanningExecutive Director, Network ServicesSenior Director, Network SecurityCoordinator, Systems and DatabaseExecutive Administrative AssistantPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSSenior or executive technology leadership experience in a college, university, community college, or similarly complex public-sector environment.Experience serving on an executive leadership or cabinet-level team and advising a president, governing board, or comparable executive authority.Experience with Ellucian Banner, Ellucian Experience, or another major higher education ERP/SIS ecosystem, including connected third-party systems and integrations.Experience leading cloud or SaaS modernization, enterprise-system implementations, digital transformation, data-governance, cybersecurity, service-management, or institution-wide change initiatives.Experience developing or strengthening technology governance, project and portfolio management, enterprise architecture, or IT service-management practices.Knowledge of relevant frameworks and practices such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, EDUCAUSE resources, or comparable standards.Relevant professional certification such as CGEIT, CISM, CISSP, PMP, ITIL, or equivalent.Experience within the Florida College System or familiarity with Florida public higher educationSupplemental InformationAll required application material must be uploaded via the online application system. The application materials required are:1. Cover letter2. Current resume3. Copy of transcripts4. Proof of eligibility, if claiming a right of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 and/or any additional supporting documentation, as required) *No other submitted materials will qualify you to be considered for this position. The application review process may be initiated with unofficial transcripts; however, official transcripts must be received during the initial term of hire. Applications with incomplete or incorrect documents will not be considered.