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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), we make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTDs values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

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The Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO) serves as a strategic leader and steward, overseeing all facets of information systems and technology within the agency. The CITO is responsible for driving the development and execution of innovative technology and systems strategies that elevate operational effectiveness and efficiency while also prioritizing a customer-centric approach to service delivery. The CITO combines visionary leadership with technical expertise and leads, innovates, matures, and manages the overall information technology and security strategy for the agency.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Develops and executes a long-term IT strategy with a focus on modernization and enhanced service delivery
• Directs the evaluation, planning, implementation, and management of current and future IT systems and infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and security
• Drives innovation by identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and trends to improve transit service planning, delivery, management, and overall customer service
• Leads the development and execution of IT roadmaps to support strategic goals, including infrastructure upgrades, system integrations, and data analytics capabilities
• Leads the planning, development, and management of the IT capital and operating expenditure budget aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities
• Leads the development, implementation, and communication of IT plans, policies, and enhancements
• Oversees the development and maintenance of enterprise IT and security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of the agency’s IT assets, networks, and data
• Provides expertise and advice on the security components of information systems and emerging information security technologies
• Directs the development, execution, and maintenance of an enterprise-wide business recovery plan to ensure timely and effective restoration of information and security services in the event of a disaster

Operational Management

• Ensures IT systems, services, and network infrastructure support the agency’s operations and internal and external customer technology needs
• Cultivates relationships with internal business leaders, vendors, and external partner organizations
• Ensures IT systems and technology adhere to applicable laws and regulations
• Advises and makes recommendations to the GM / CEO concerning all aspects of IT infrastructure, systems, and data and information security, integrity, and privacy
• Leads enterprise-wide IT and cybersecurity functional and risk assessments and makes recommendations

People Power Management

• Recruits staff, including interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of employee guidelines, processes, and procedures
• Conducts performance reviews and holds employees accountable for their responsibilities
• Fosters a culture of safety and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations
• Takes action to advance the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Title VI, and ADA Plans, ensuring fair, equal, and non-discriminatory practices

Other Duties As Assigned

• Provides leadership and direction to accomplish the organizations strategic goals for IT and cybersecurity
• Identifies and resolves technical and operational issues impacting the agency or its customers
• Informs and advises the GM / CEO on current trends, problems, and activities to facilitate strategic planning and operational improvement

Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business management information systems, or related field
• At least seven (7) years of senior management experience managing large budgets, developing and executing IT strategies, and leading complex projects in areas such as infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, or architecture
• Minimum of five (5) years managing second-level management
• At least five (5) years working in a public sector or highly regulated environment

Preferred :

• Master’s degree in relevant fields
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, PMP
• Ten (10) years of senior management experience in similar settings
• Leadership experience in a complex public transit agency
• Experience managing in unionized environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in enterprise hardware, operating systems, security systems, data centers, and distributed operations
• Knowledge of IT virtual technologies and green IT solutions
• Understanding of transportation systems and transit industry IT requirements (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to communicate technical info to non-technical audiences
• Confidentiality, financial management skills, and strategic planning abilities

Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Application deadline : May 30, 2025. Apply here : Job Link

Salary range : $200,744 - $282,551.50, depending on experience.

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