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Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1 month ago

Chief Information and Technology Officer

positionUnited States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date7+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Chief Information and Technology Officer (CIO) for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The CIO will oversee all information technology operations, delivering strategic vision and leadership to modernize the agency’s technology ecosystem while ensuring security and alignment with state directives.

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Responsibilities

Develop and mature the security, risk management, and operational governance framework for MassDOT’s technology environment, ensuring alignment with EOTSS directives while proactively mitigating cyber threats and enabling resilient, mission-critical operations
Provide strategic leadership for IT modernization, portfolio management, and innovation initiatives; oversee the reliability, scalability, and security of hardware, software, data assets, and third-party services to support safe and efficient transportation programs
Formulate annual and multi-year IT budgeting strategies, capital investment plans, and resource allocation priorities; champion mission-critical technology needs within the Capital Improvement Plan and operating budget while demonstrating fiscal stewardship and ROI
Direct enterprise architecture, standards, and procurement governance; ensure uniform policies, procedures, and best-value contracting for hardware, software, network systems, and professional services to maximize interoperability, economies of scale, and cross-agency utility
Lead talent acquisition, workforce development, and vendor management; build high-performing IT teams and oversee contracts to deliver consistent, high-quality support for transportation applications and infrastructure statewide
Perform business case development, cost-benefit analysis, and performance measurement for all major technology investments; validate alignment with agency goals and Commonwealth-wide efficiencies

Qualification

Enterprise IT architectureCybersecurity frameworksCloud-native platformsStrategic planningBudget formulationVendor negotiationRisk-based decision-makingForging consensusOrganizational changeMitigating cyber threatsLeading cross-functional teams

Required

At least seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in IT administration or IT management
At least four (4) years must have been in a managerial capacity

Preferred

Knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIS), cloud-native platforms (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Snowflake, AWS, Office 365) and emerging artificial intelligence technologies
Familiarity with Commonwealth procurement laws, EOTSS standards, and capital planning processes
Skills in strategic planning and roadmap development, budget formulation and justification, vendor negotiation for multi-million-dollar contracts, and risk-based decision-making under constrained resources
Ability to excel at translating complex technical concepts into executive and public-facing narratives
Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a unionized environment
Ability to forge consensus among diverse stakeholders (Secretary, EOTSS, RMV, Highway)
Ability to drive organizational change during legacy modernization
Ability to maintain 24/7 mission-critical operations while proactively mitigating cyber threats that could disrupt statewide mobility and public safety

Benefits

Outstanding suite of employee benefits

Company

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
dateFounded in 1788
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.mass.gov/

H1B Sponsorship

Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (7)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (6)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$20.84M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M

Leadership Team

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David J. Kelly
CEO/President
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Mary-Louise White
CEO
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