Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Company: Community Transit
Location: Everett
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Interested persons must submit a resume and cover letter to: - - https://karrasconsulting.net/
Community Transit is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide leadership in the development and implementation of agency priorities consistent with vision and mission. The CIO directs IT strategy, planning, infrastructure operations, application support, cyber-security, and the agency's Enterprise Program Office and portfolio management, ensuring that the technology applied is aligned with overall business strategy. The CIO maintains current on new and emerging technologies and platforms and provides direction on which should be adopted and integrated.
The ideal candidate will possess an extensive knowledge base regarding information systems and technology, including transit and transportation technology systems, as well as at least seven years of experience in a senior IT leadership role within a substantial and complex government agency, a not-forprofit or a for-profit corporation. Experience leading a diverse staff and management of significant funds is critical to this role, as is the ability to use technology to translate client needs into workable business solutions. An advanced degree is a plus and experience in the transit industry is preferred.
For this important role, Community Transit is seeking candidates with a combination of technical, business, and emotional intelligence. The successful candidate will possess a record of professional experience that demonstrates progressive responsibilities and significant senior-level management experience in a complex IT environment. The CIO should have experience fostering an environment which facilitates and supports collaboration, using secure methodologies, providing access to resilient and fault tolerant systems, and promoting enterprise systems.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service, a commitment to public transit, and will lead by example to gain the confidence of customers, the Board, leadership and staff.
Application Process:

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• Persons interested in this job must submit a cover letter and current resume by visiting www.karrasconsulting.net and clicking on "view open positions." Resumes should indicate the size of staff and budgets managed. Follow this link to view the detailed job announcement. -
  
• If you have questions regarding this announcement, please call Marissa Karras at 360-956-1336. The position will remain open until filled; however the screening process will move quickly. In order to be considered for the first round of interviews please submit your application materials as soon as possible but no later than March 29, 2023.
  
  

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