Chief Information Officer

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Annual Salary Range: $226,432 - $283,040

Duties and Responsibilities

• Align IT objectives, initiatives, and investments with the organization’s strategic plan to support business priorities and utility operations goals. *
• Provide executive oversight of enterprise applications, data governance, analytics platforms, and major modernization initiatives (ERP, CIS, Maximo, HRIS, cloud readiness, and integration systems). *
• Lead the planning, development, and operation of enterprise IT systems, including infrastructure, networks, communication platforms, collaboration tools, and end-user technologies. *
• Maintain a strong cybersecurity posture through oversight of security operations, vulnerability management, patching, and continuous monitoring; ensure robust disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. *
• Develop and use operating metrics for systems performance, capacity planning, and risk alignment to support reliable, scalable IT services. *
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service providers to optimize cost, performance, accountability, and service delivery. *
• Analyze complex business needs and collaborate with departments to prioritize technology solutions, system enhancements, and operational improvements. *
• Lead project portfolio governance and provide executive oversight of major IT projects to ensure cost, schedule, quality, and consistent project management practices. *
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by driving process improvement initiatives, strengthening the use of project-management tools, and supporting user groups and cross-department collaboration. *
• Champion customer satisfaction by making feedback accessible and using insights to improve service quality, transparency, and responsiveness. *
• Support policy development, regulatory compliance, and required reporting related to technology, security, data, and operational systems. *
• Build and maintain industry relationships with technology providers, peer utilities, and strategic partners to identify opportunities for service improvement, innovation, and cost efficiency. *
• Stay current on emerging technology trends in both general industries and utility specific sectors and incorporate advancements into long-term technology planning. *
• Ensure an effective, skilled, and motivated workforce through training, professional development, performance management, and equal employment opportunity practices consistent with Board policy. *
• Denotes essential function
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration, Engineering Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive IT leadership experience overseeing enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data/analytics, and project portfolios within complex operational or regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading major enterprise system modernization initiatives (ERP, CIS, Maximo, HRIS), including cloud migrations, integration platforms, and cross functional implementation efforts.
• Proven ability to develop and execute IT strategic plans aligned with organizational priorities, operational reliability needs, and long-term utility business objectives.
• Experience managing cybersecurity programs, vulnerability remediation, disaster recovery, business continuity, and IT risk management in critical infrastructure or regulated industries.
• Strong background in governing enterprise data strategies, analytics platforms, reporting dashboards, and business intelligence solutions.
• Experience overseeing end-user technology environments, including desktop lifecycle management, mobile-device management, and IT asset governance.
• Demonstrated success managing major vendors, negotiating complex technology contracts, and overseeing external service providers to ensure performance and value.
• Experience in Utilities, Energy, Public Sector, Telecommunications, or other regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading organizational change, process improvement, cross department collaboration, and enterprise project-management methodologies.
• Experience providing executive oversight for multimillion dollar technology budgets, capital planning, and enterprise-wide prioritization.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of enterprise IT systems, utility operational technology, cloud architectures, cybersecurity practices, and industry frameworks.
• Ability to communicate the strategic value of IT in delivering operational reliability, regulatory compliance, innovation, data driven decision-making, and customer-focused service.
• Strong ability to manage expectations across all organizational levels and apply full project lifecycle principles, enterprise system implementation methods, and modern project management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for nontechnical audiences and collaborate effectively with executive leadership, operational teams, and external partners.
• Strong vendor, contract, and service provider management capabilities, including negotiation, performance oversight, and cost optimization.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to assess complex business needs and align technology solutions with strategic goals.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including talent development, team motivation, continuous improvement, organizational change management, and accountability for results.
• Proven ability to oversee and maintain diverse portfolios of enterprise applications, infrastructure, networks, security systems, and integration platforms while balancing requirements, risks, deliverables, and financial constraints.
• Ability to guide modernization of critical systems (ERP, CIS, Maximo, HRIS) and ensure cloud readiness, long-term reliability, and alignment with organizational strategy.
• Ability to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture through effective risk management, vulnerability response, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity readiness.
  
  

Other Information

Open Date: November 9, 2026

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 23, 2026.

Recruitment Agency Notice: We are not engaging external recruiting agencies for this position. Please do not forward resumes or contact our team regarding this role.

Conditions of Employment

All executive employees, at the inception of their employment, shall have a period of 12 months after employment begins to establish and maintain a legal primary residence within the legally defined boundaries of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.