Chief Information Officer

Saint Francis Community Services - Salina, KS

Full-time - Senior

Salina, KS

Social Assistance

About the position

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for creating and supporting business value through the implementation of technological systems that align with the organization's strategic goals. This role involves developing strategic plans that outline the direction of future business growth, setting objectives, performance metrics, and procedures that lead to achieving business goals. The CIO will direct and oversee the development, design, and integration of applications and platforms, ensuring that the IT infrastructure adequately supports the company's computing, data processing, and communications needs. In this position, the CIO will meet and negotiate with vendors and clients to consolidate the development of IT architecture, establishing IT practices, policies, and standards that incorporate information risk management strategies. The CIO will guide the IT department in the development of technology applications, projects, and future budgets, leading the efficient operation of the team to ensure prompt modernization and upgrades of IT systems as needed. Collaboration with members of the executive team is crucial, as the CIO will identify ways IT can assist the company in achieving its business and financial goals. The role also requires the identification of new IT developments and technologies, anticipating resulting organizational modifications. The CIO will develop and implement the IT budget, communicate goals, projects, and timelines to the department, and plan ways to execute those goals effectively. Additionally, the CIO will establish long-term IT needs and develop strategies for acquiring the necessary software and hardware to meet those needs, while ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Creating and supporting business value through the implementation of technological systems.
• Developing strategic plans that outline the direction of future business growth.
• Setting objectives, performance metrics, and procedures that lead to achieving business goals.
• Directing and overseeing the development, design, and integration of applications and platforms.
• Meeting and negotiating with vendors and clients to consolidate development of IT architecture.
• Establishing IT practices, policies, and standards that incorporate information risk management strategies.
• Guiding the IT department in the development of technology applications, projects, and future budgets.
• Leading efficient operation of the team for prompt modernization and upgrades of IT systems.
• Collaborating with the executive team to identify ways IT can assist in achieving business and financial goals.
• Identifying new IT developments and technologies and anticipating organizational modifications.
• Ensuring IT and network infrastructure adequately supports the company's computing, data processing, and communications needs.
• Developing and implementing the IT budget.
• Communicating goals, projects, and timelines to the department and planning execution of those goals.
• Establishing long-term IT needs and developing strategies for acquiring necessary software and hardware.
• Assisting as top-level contact for end users in determining IT requirements and solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with government regulations that apply to systems operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in business administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology required.
• At least 10 years of experience in administration of information systems and technology, with increasing levels of responsibility throughout.
• 10 years' experience within the Information Technology field.
• 5 years' experience at a director or above level.
• Microsoft certified.
• Certified as: information systems security professional, cloud security professional, and information security manager.
• Project Management Professional (preferred).
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, KBI, MVR, and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Register Clearance check.
• Must have a valid KS driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Lifting Requirement of 30 -- 50 Pounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance.
• Expertise in managing cloud infrastructure, including optimizing cloud costs.
• Ability to leverage AI and Machine Learning knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals, including vendor management and procurement processes.
• Thorough understanding of information technology and information technology systems; possess an ability to drive digital transformation.
• Possess the ability to develop and execute strategic plans for IT projects that align with the organization's goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Able to solve problems and willing to seek assistance when necessary.
• Ability to provide high-level customer service to staff, clients, and providers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize meeting deadlines.
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure.
• Manages stress appropriately.
• Works alone effectively and works effectively with others and on teams.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Understands and practices Universal Precautions.
• Mandated reporter.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional certification (preferred).