Chief Information Officer - Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies : Job Details

General Overview

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides leadership and management for all information technology services and operations. The CIO is charged with the implementation of policies and procedures as they apply to technology. He/she is expected to make appropriate recommendations for improvements and/or additions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Treasurer's information technology services and operations to support the mission of Cook County Treasurer.

The CIO provides leadership for all technology and related services that support administrative processes, community service, and communications. The CIO works collaboratively with constituent groups in setting priorities for the deployment of information technology to carry out the instructional and administrative goals and objectives of the Cook County Treasurer. This responsibility includes the identification, implementation, and evaluation of systems and services that cross information business unit and organizational boundaries. The CIO keeps abreast of information technology developments and their appropriate applications within the office, and plans/implements information technology upgrades.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Project management and organizational skills

• Ability to manage and plan for large-scale technology change in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to plan and monitor major projects with broad institutional impact.
• Experience in major software and hardware systems procurement and implementation.
• Ability to develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Knowledge of and ability to draw from other disciplines (business, group dynamics, organization behavior, etc.) to facilitate change and to support the work of information and instructional technology service.

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to address technical issues in both technical and non-technical terms.
• Ability to develop and make presentations to a diverse audience.

Technical Abilities

• Knowledge of current IT applications, methods, and standards.
• General knowledge of methods of modern information system design.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art data, voice and video communication network systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify trends and exercise mature judgment about the role of information services in higher education.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Management and Social Skills

• Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels of Cook County Government.
• Ability to inspire strong performance among colleagues and subordinates.
• Ability to lead staff and promote a strong service orientation.
• Commitment to diversity in the workplace and an ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds, ages, genders, and personalities.
• Commitment to creating and working in a collaborative and team-building environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering PLUS a minimum of three years' experience OR equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education.

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) years' experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering.

Executive management C level experience such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Technology Officer.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.