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Chief Information Office / Chief Technology Officer
NYC, NY · Information TechnologyWe are seeking a temporary Chief Information Office / Chief Technology Officer (CIO / CTO) for ITS to assist in managing the day-to-day activities of the organization. Reporting to the First Deputy Commissioner and serving in collaboration with the Deputy Chief Information Officer, the CIO / CTO will provide technical assistance to ITS staff and oversee technical and engineering teams to ensure critical government systems remain operational and will work with the appropriate teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise. The CIO / CTO will also make recommendations for system enhancements to the First Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner and will communicate with the stakeholders on issues and protocols, as appropriate.
Tasks and Standards
Required Skills
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Tasks and Standards
- The position is expected to be a hybrid CTO and CIO (Chief Information Officer)
- CTO: Often focuses on external-facing technology, product innovation, and customer-facing platforms.
- CIO: Typically focuses on internal IT operations, systems, and ensuring employees have the tools to work efficiently.
- The successful candidate will be expected to successful perform the following functions, which will be evaluated based on the metrics below:
- Developing and implementing a technology strategy that aligns with the Government business goals, objectives and budget.
- Leading and managing technology teams to ensure projects meet business needs and deadlines are met and are within budget.
- Ensuring cybersecurity measures are in place and managing technology-related risks within DSS.
- Managing vendor relationships and establishing technology partnerships to support Government technological needs.
- Attracting skilled technology professionals and fostering their growth, including converting consultant lines into permanent positions.
Required Skills
- 10+ years’ of experience providing services of a similar size and scope at an executive level of supervision.
- Advanced degree in a technology-related field, such as Computer Science or Information Technology
- Extensive experience in tech leadership, software development, and scaling tech organizations.
- Deep knowledge of architecture, infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Strong strategic planning, financial management, and leadership abilities.
- Expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
- Experience in vendor management and technology partnerships
- Proven experience in talent acquisition and development
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.