Deputy Chief Information Officer

$97,708 - $120,500/Yr

Kane County, Illinois - Geneva, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Geneva, IL

About the position

The Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a crucial role in managing the activities and operations of the Information Technology Department. This position involves supervising managers, facilitating a collaborative work environment, and ensuring the department meets its goals in information processing systems. The Deputy CIO acts as a liaison for elected officials on complex projects and is responsible for employee relations, performance evaluations, and maintaining vendor relationships. This role requires strategic collaboration with the Chief Information Officer to align IT strategies with the County's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and provides direction to managers in the area of department goals, staffing, proposed and ongoing projects, and daily operations.
• Assists with achieving the department's goals to establish, develop, improve and maintain management information processing systems.
• Facilitates a positive work environment and collaborative culture that encourages knowledge of, respect for, Kane County policies and culture, team members, and users.
• Supervises core operational sections of the IT department, including but not limited to Network Services, Computer Services and Cybersecurity.
• Ensures department requests for support and services are provided in a timely manner.
• Functions as the liaison for several elected officials on more complex projects.
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions.
• Identifies and resolves employee relations and performance issues.
• Establishes and maintains a professional work environment while providing appropriate leadership and direction.
• Promotes positive morale, creativity and teamwork among staff.
• Evaluates employee performance and sets clear goals and expectations.
• Maintains relationship with outside vendors and assures compliance within the contracts.
• Prepares timelines and allocates staff for department priorities.
• Assists with the preparation of the department's budgets that enable the department to meet its objectives.
• Assists the department head with the Department's budget process and helps ensure that the department functions within budget appropriations.
• Prepares bids and specification for purchases according to County procurement procedures.
• Establishes priorities, production control and work procedures for the department.
• Collaborates with Chief Information Officer to develop and implement IT strategies that are aligned with the County's goals and objectives.
• Mentor and coach IT staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adjusts work assignments and schedules in the event of an emergency to participate in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in Information Technology, including five years at a management level with staffing and budgeting responsibility; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Planning, organizing and supervising the work of others engaged in a variety of technology and related activities.
• Implementation of large, complex information systems.
• Establishing IT related policies and procedures.
• Using computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, etc.
• Project Management and Risk Mitigation knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of IT security, governance, risk, compliance, and privacy concepts and practices.
• Monitor and evaluate employees.
• Prioritize and assign work.
• Manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department and division staff, other departments and others, such as vendors.
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Provide leadership to resolve issues effectively.
• Convey excellent oral and written communication.
• Work effectively under stress.
• Maintain confidentiality.