Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer Salary $155,625.00 - $248,999.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 25-05743 Department Technology Solutions Opening Date 12 / 01 / 2025 Closing Date Continuous

The City of Durham, North Carolinaone of the nation's most dynamic and forward-leaning communitiesinvites accomplished technology executives to explore the opportunity to serve as its next Chief Information Officer. This is a high-impact, mission-driven role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and public service. With a growing population, major research institutions, and a bold vision for digital transformation, Durham offers a rare platform to reshape how a modern city leverages technology to enhance service delivery, strengthen resilience, and elevate the resident experience.

The CIO will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, guiding an enterprise IT agenda centered on modernization, data-driven decision-making, and organizational excellence. This leader will oversee major initiativesincluding a citywide ERP implementation, cloud and cybersecurity advancements, and the expansion of AI and automationwhile cultivating a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. The role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build alignment across a diverse, high-performing organization.

Ideal candidates bring a track record of transformational leadership, enterprise-scale technology management, and an unwavering commitment to equity, transparency, and public value. For the leader ready to shape a digitally empowered future for one of the Southeast's most innovative cities, this is an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on Durham's operations, workforce, and community.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement a citywide IT strategy aligned with the City's strategic plan and business goals.
• Innovation & Emerging Tech : Identify and deploy emerging technologies, with a focus on automation, AI, and data-driven decision-making.
• Infrastructure & Cybersecurity : Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and cybersecurity frameworks to ensure resilience and scalability.
• Enterprise Systems : Lead the development, integration, and support of enterprise applications and platforms.
• Data & Analytics : Drive enterprise data governance, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Budget & Vendor Management : Manage IT budgets, capital improvement planning, and vendor relationships.
• Team Leadership : Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team with a strong customer service orientation.
• Compliance & Continuity : Ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Cross-Department Collaboration : Partner with department heads and executive leadership to deliver technological solutions that meet citywide needs.

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Additional Preferred Skills

Benefits General Full-Time Employees

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

Benefits - Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)