CIO
Job Title: Chief Information Officer (CIO) Company Job Code: ....................................... FLSA
Status: ....................................... Division/Department ....................................... EEO
Code: ....................................... Reports to: CEO/President Salary Grade/Band: .........................
.............. Last Revision Date: .......................................
SUMMARY
Direct and manage computing and information technology strategic plans, policies, programs and
schedules for business and finance data processing, computer services, network
communications, and management information services to accomplish corporate goals and
objectives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Direct and manage computing and information technology strategic plans, policies,
programs, and schedules for business and finance data processing, computer services,
network communications, and management information services to accomplish corporate
goals and objectives.
2. Direct the information and data integrity of the company and its business units.
3. Develop strategic plans and implement the objectives of the information technology
needs of the company to ensure the computer capabilities are responsive to the needs of
the company's growth and objectives.
4. Develop and establish operating policies and approaches for computing and information
technology.
5. Evaluate overall operations of computing and information technology functions and
recommend enhancements.
6. Advise senior management on strategic systems conversions and integrations in support
of business goals and objectives.
7. Prepare enterprise objectives and budgets to facilitate the orderly and efficient capture,
storage, processing, and dissemination of information.
8. Interact with company managers on internal and external operations that are impacted by
the capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information.
9. Review and approve major contracts for computing and information technology services
and equipment.
10. Ensure the security of the information systems, communication lines, and equipment.
11. Oversee the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes
to existing computer systems and software packages.
12. Responsible for the development, review, and certification of all back-up and disaster
recovery procedures and plans.
13. Identify emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced
within the company.
14. Assess new computing technologies to determine potential value for the company.
15. Oversee ongoing improvements and the feasibility of system enhancements.
16. Establish company infrastructure to support and guide individual
divisions/departments/sites in computing and information technology efforts.
17. Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies,
and operating procedures.
18. Serve on planning and policy-making committees.
19. Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
1. Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating,
and change management. Knowledge of information technology computer systems and
software and the ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology
operations. Experience with implementation of information technology integrations in a
large division/company.
2. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and
simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group
meetings.
3. This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Masters Degree in
information technology or computer science and ten years of experience in a senior-level
information technology position.
4. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend
and/or evening work.
