Chief Information Officer

Oglethorpe Power Corporation (OPC), the nation's largest power supply cooperative and one of the primary energy producers in Georgia, is seeking a visionary and execution-focused Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the modernization and strategic direction of its enterprise-wide information technology. This newly created executive role will be responsible for developing and implementing a forward-looking IT strategy that strengthens operational efficiency, enhances cybersecurity, and delivers innovative, customer-focused solutions across the organization and its affiliates.

Job Duties:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and communicate a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with OPC's mission, purpose, and long-term goals.
• Create a 5-year technology roadmap that enables innovation, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.
• Define and implement a data governance philosophy and model to ensure consistency, quality, and accessibility of enterprise data.
• Provide strategic oversight of OPC's relationship with its related third-party IT services provider -- ensuring alignment, accountability, service delivery, and overall IT Service Management (ITSM).

Technology Modernization & Systems Oversight

• Lead modernization efforts across the organization with a proven track record of successful transformation.
• Conduct a full audit of existing systems to identify underutilized functionalities, replacement needs, and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate and clearly articulate the capabilities and limitations of existing technology products.
• Assess market alternatives when current systems cannot meet business needs.
• Replace outdated systems such modern, user-friendly alternatives to gain efficiencies.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Oversee OPC's comprehensive cyberattack response plan to ensure coordinated, rapid response across OPC departments.
• Oversee relationship with related third parties providing data privacy and corporate security services.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of internal processes to identify critical gaps caused by lack of technology use and implement solutions to mitigate risk.
• Lead technology aspects of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Operational Excellence

• Implement policies for system upgrades, including rigorous testing and formal sign-off before go-live.
• Ensure robust IT resource planning so that all employees are equipped with necessary technology on Day One.
• Oversee daily IT operations including problem management, change management, and project management.
• Provide oversight and leadership for large-scale system implementations, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery.

AI & Emerging Technologies

• Lead implementation of AI across the organization.
• Oversee related third-party's deployment of an in-house AI platform with appropriate controls to support secure, everyday use by internal teams.

Mobility, Accessibility & User Experience

• Lead the implementation of mobile access to key platforms.
• Provide leadership and oversight for AV capabilities delivered by third parties to support OPC special events and virtual meetings.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).

Experience:

• Proven track record of helping organizations modernize their technology and implement enterprise-wide IT transformations.
• Experience in a senior IT leadership role within a medium or large, complex organization-preferably in the utility, energy, or other highly regulated sector.

Specialized Skills:

• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, cybersecurity, mobile technologies, and data governance.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale system implementations and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.