Deputy Chief Information and Technology Officer (Project Management)

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

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The Deputy Chief Information and Technology Officer (DCITO) position involves operational and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the organization's information and technology systems, ensuring the continuous delivery and operation of integrated information systems. This role is primarily charged with the operational side of the technology department, including shared technical services (infrastructure), data and application technology, intelligent transportation systems (OT), IT asset management, and IT business operations.

The Deputy Chief Information and Technology Officer reports directly to the Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO), serving as the CITO's delegate during their absence, assuming senior technology oversight and authority. The Deputy Chief Information and Technology Officer supports the CITO in creating and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the agency continues to optimize its core IT services.

Duties & Responsibilities:    
 

ESSENTIAL:

Senior Leadership and Consultation

• Provides senior leadership and oversight to divisions/business units in terms of data and application technology, shared technical services, intelligent transportation systems, asset management, and IT business operations.
• Leads the development and implementation of annual business plans that support the strategic technology objectives of a multi-model transit agency.
• Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to identify, design, and execute strategic initiatives in support of the Agency's strategic plan.
• Serves as a senior leader in the annual budget planning process and actively engages with department budget holders to ensure accurate forecasting, and expense management for areas of accountability.
• Develops and maintains enterprise IT policies and procedures to ensure the protection of IT assets and the integrity, security, and privacy of information.
• Cultivates a culture of excellence, engagement, inclusion, diversity, belonging, and accessibility.
• Assists the CITO in providing guidance and leadership on evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's information systems by evaluating alternatives, performing appropriate cost-benefit analysis, and recommending solutions that balance cost and acceptable risks.
• Communicates IT plans, policies and technology trends throughout the organization and promotes and oversees relationships between IT resources and internal and external customers.
• In collaboration with the cybersecurity division, assists in enterprise-wide business recovery planning and execution to ensure timely and effective restoration of IT services in the event of a disaster.

People Power Management

• Recruits staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of Employee Guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Conducts performance reviews and holds employees accountable for the performance of their responsibilities.
• Fosters a culture of safety and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations.
• Takes action to advance the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Title VI and ADA Plans, thereby ensuring RTD's hiring programs, work environment, contracting and procurement practices, and transit services/programs are fair, equal, and non-discriminatory.

Other:

•  All job-related duties as assigned

 
QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Processing, Computer Engineering, Networking or related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of senior-level management typically acquired, developing and managing large complex budgets, developing and executing IT plans/strategies, and leading large, complex projects or major areas within IT such as IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, technical services, or architecture.
• A minimum of five (5) years working in a public sector or other highly regulated entity.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in information technology management/administration in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Applications and system development within a complex and changing Information Technology environment,
  • Radio/CAD/AVL management,
  • Infrastructure management for on-premises and/cloud architecture
  • IT Asset Management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer science, information technology, business management, information systems, or related field.
• Supervisory experience in a public transit or similarly regulated industry.
• Procurement and budgeting experience in a public transit or similar regulated industry.
• One or more of the following certifications: LeanIT; Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent; Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL); Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); or Certified Government Chief Information/Technology Officer (CGCIO/CGCTO) or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in planning and managing large software development projects and managing in-house resources and contracted services.
• Proficiency in current enterprise server hardware, operating systems, development tools, security systems, data center and distributed operations.
• Proficiency in IT virtual technologies and other IT “Green” technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage a multi-million-dollar budget and large project implementations.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment.

Or:

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

CAREER MAP:

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Chief Information and Technology Officer

Pay Range:

$170,479.00 - $240,801.25 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate's relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.