Chief Technology Officer

Job Description

Looking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced technology industry? Look no further!
The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware's central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services.
Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field.
In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale.
To learn more visit DTI's Website at https://dti.delaware.gov/
DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.

The Department of Technology and Information Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for aligning technology vision with business strategies, goals, and objectives in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer and DTI Senior Management team. The CTO has day-to-day responsibility for enterprise architecture, innovation, data management, project management, and applications delivery. This position requires a unique ability to successfully work with state organizations and government officials at all levels.

Drive the technology strategy, vision, and roadmap in alignment with the organization's digital business strategy.
Identify emerging technologies that would help the organization deliver its digital business strategy.
Lead technology innovation to explore how these emerging technologies can transform the business.
Leverage trendspotting to anticipate how technological and non-technological trends could help the organization prepare for and navigate change and disruption.
Recommend which technologies to invest in and procure, including making the business case.
Evolve the architecture to support the introduction of new technologies to enable the digital business strategy.
Create new digital business technology platforms or provide the technology to build them.
Assess the potential risk of bringing new and emerging technologies into the organization and determine how to mitigate it.
Manage technology vendors for the software and hardware procured.