Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge, MA
posted 12 days ago
About the position
The Vice President for Information Technology/Chief Information Officer (CIO) will lead the strategic direction and management of MIT's enterprise digital infrastructure. This role involves facilitating information technology across the Institute, supporting systems, infrastructure, and platforms. The CIO will collaborate with internal and external partners, including the Office of Research Computing (ORCD), the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC), and MIT's Lincoln Laboratory. The position requires championing cybersecurity, integrating modern administrative systems, and driving digital transformation. The CIO will oversee customer-focused IT services and manage resources sustainably, co-chair the Information Technology Governance Committee, and serve on the MGHPCC Board. This position reports to the Executive Vice President and Treasurer (EVPT) and serves on the President's Academic Council.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and management of MIT's enterprise digital infrastructure.
- Facilitate information technology across the Institute, supporting systems, infrastructure, and platforms.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, including the Office of Research Computing, MGHPCC, and MIT's Lincoln Laboratory.
- Champion cybersecurity and integrate modern administrative systems.
- Drive digital transformation and oversee customer-focused IT services.
- Manage resources sustainably and co-chair the Information Technology Governance Committee.
- Serve on the MGHPCC Board and report to the Executive Vice President and Treasurer.
Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent years of experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related experience.
- Minimum of ten years of relevant leadership experience managing multiple cross-functional teams.
- Progressive IT experience in a collaborative, decentralized, and service-oriented IT organization.
- Minimum of five years leading decision making in a large scale, cloud-based computing environment.
- Comprehensive technical knowledge and skills managing a large organization with complex budget and operations.
- Experience in Software as a Service (SAAS), data management, storage and access, cloud computing services, API-development, and integration service capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience delivering systems and services with security, resilience, and business continuity.
- Imaginative IT leader with substantial IT leadership experience in a complex academic, research, or public sector environment.
- Deep knowledge of organizational development, digital transformation, project and program management, and fiscal management and planning.
- Strong consultation and collaboration skills.
