Chief Technology Officer

Job Posting Title

Chief Technology Officer

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 18, 2024

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full / Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$125,000 yr / $60.096153 hr

Job Description

Chief Technology Officer

• Full-time
• $125,000 per year
• FLSA : Exempt
• On-site; Oklahoma City, OK
• M-F; 8-5

We are currently seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead and enhance the IT capabilities within the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS).

In this role, the CTO will serve as the primary liaison for the agency, collaborating closely with technical teams and executive leadership at both ODMHSAS and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES).

Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding technological advancements and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

As the CTO, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technology vision and strategy of the agency and our facilities, hospitals, and central administration.

It's important to note that while this position will be heavily involved in technological decisions and initiatives, it does not include administrative rights for performing administrative duties.

Administrative tasks will be performed by dedicated IT staff, allowing you to focus on driving innovation and achieving our technological goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and communicate the technical vision and roadmap for the assigned agency.
• Serve as the single point of escalation for all IT-related matters, including strategy, budget, resources, and issue resolution.
• Stay informed about OMES offerings to identify and implement relevant IT solutions.
• Create and manage timelines for the development and deployment of technology services.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and engage technical teams to meet goals and address issues.
• Manage the IT budget in collaboration with ODMHSAS and OMES leadership.
• Collaborate with OMES security to mitigate risks and safeguard digital assets.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve and adjust technology solutions.
• Implement and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Additional Duties :

• Provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring to team members.
• Research new technologies to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the agency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, application portfolio management, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Seven years of experience in IT.
• Five years in a supervisory or leadership role within the IT field.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 12 semester hours in computer science or management information systems.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous experience as a CTO or similar leadership role.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of information security principles.
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Come for the benefits, stay for the mission!

As a State Employee, you will enjoy :

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave within the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service*
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements
• Longevity bonus available after two years of continuous state service

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>

Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.