Chief Information Officer / Executive Director III

Chief Information Officer / Executive Director III

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THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

POSTING DATE : 2 / 4 / 2025

SALARY RANGE : $159,378 - $263,014, annually

BACKGROUND CHECK : Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and / or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

Summary Of Position : Mayor Brandon Scott and the City of Baltimore seek their next Chief Information Officer. The Chief Information Officer leads the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology (BCIT) and provides essential leadership to modernize city government information technology and bridge the digital divide in the City of Baltimore.

The Chief Information Officer leads the implementation of the City’s long-term information technology strategic plan, collaborating with agency stakeholders on major information technology initiatives, while engaging City leadership and business process executives in IT governance.

Essential Functions :

• Direct and manage the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology, including personnel decisions, budgetary management, performance management, contract management, etc.
• Provides technical expertise to the organization in the development and implementation of strategic and operational technology initiatives.
• Represents BCIT in meetings with elected / appointed officials and other city entities.
• Serves as an executive sponsor for the City’s enterprise-wide applications.
• Chairs and leads the IT Citywide Governance Committee.
• Ensures that IT and network infrastructure adequately support city government’s computing, data processing, and communications needs.
• Contribute as a member of the Mayor’s Cabinet and collaborate with senior leadership to align IT with the City’s overall strategy and goals.
• Manage IT sourcing, vendor partnerships, and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure value delivery and cost-efficiency.
• Lead the continued development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and practices to protect sensitive data, mitigate risks, and maintain public and employee trust.
• Establishes key performance indicators for IT systems and services and uses performance data to drive continuous improvements in technology services, user satisfaction, and operational effectiveness.

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Compensation And Benefits : In addition to competitive compensation, the City of Baltimore provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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