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Oakland County, Michigan Government · 20 hours ago

Chief Technology Officer

Waterford, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$194K/yr - $260K/yr

10+ years exp

Oakland County is a leading public service organization in Michigan committed to strengthening communities and delivering essential services. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will align the county’s technology strategy with its business objectives, overseeing enterprise-wide technological initiatives and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal departments to develop and maintain a comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns with organizational goals and evolving service needs

Communicate business and technology alignment strategies to executive leadership, staff, stakeholders, partners, and constituents to ensure transparency and shared vision

Lead the integration and management of cloud and hybrid infrastructure strategies, focusing on scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency to meet the County’s operational demands

Identify and champion opportunities to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance public service delivery

Assess and communicate risks associated with technology investments, ensuring strategic decision-making in alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal responsibility

Develop strong business case justifications and conduct cost/benefit analyses to support funding for major technology initiatives and capital projects

Qualification

Enterprise ArchitectureArtificial IntelligenceCloud InfrastructureMachine LearningIT Process CertificationStrategic PrioritizationTechnical CommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Have had at least ten (10) years of full-time work experience leading and managing IT organizations and professional technical staff members in the areas of Enterprise / Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Management or Artificial Intelligence

Preferred

Possess one or more of the following professional IT process/methodology certification(s): AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect or related certification

Have strategic prioritization and execution skills. Adept at setting and managing priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while navigating complex challenges

Are skilled in translating ideas across audiences. Effectively communicates complex technical ideas in a way that resonates with diverse audiences, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders