The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) · 1 month ago
Chief Information and Technology Officer
United States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $139K/yr
7+ years expThe Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is seeking a Chief Information and Technology Officer (CIO) to oversee all information technology operations for the Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The CIO will provide strategic leadership for IT modernization, manage technology investments, and ensure the agency’s technology ecosystem is secure and reliable.
Government Administration
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
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
Strategic planning and roadmap development skills
Budget formulation and justification skills
Vendor negotiation for multi-million-dollar contracts skills
Risk-based decision-making under constrained resources skills
Ability to translate 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
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Outstanding suite of employee benefits
Company
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)
The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development cultivates a skilled workforce across industries, provides economic stability for workers affected by job loss, injury, or illness, and upholds standards for safe working conditions.
1001-5000 employees
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Adriana León
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Fantasia
Chief Information Officer
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