Chief Technology Officer

3 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Nutanix Full time
Job Summary

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for leading the district's technological strategy and overseeing all aspects of Information Technology (IT), including infrastructure, applications, data security, and services. The CTO drives innovation and transformation by implementing secure and efficient technology solutions that align with HISD's key actions, enhancing business processes, and improving the exchange of information across the district.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide visionary leadership to the Information Technology Department, promoting innovation in technology, systems, and data while ensuring the effective planning and execution of initiatives that drive the sector forward.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, privacy, and security across the organization, in compliance with multiple entities and authorizers.
  • Identify and implement the most innovative and effective information systems and technologies within and outside the educational sector to ensure Houston ISD remains a leader in technological innovation, data-driven decision-making, and high performance.
  • Analyze complex business needs from schools and administrative departments and develop technical solutions to address those needs. Present and advocate for technology solutions to senior management.
  • Communicate the district's technology vision, strategy, and performance to the executive team, school board, and other key stakeholders.
  • Oversee risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate technology-related risks, ensuring the protection of district resources and minimizing vulnerabilities.
  • Manage, direct, and prioritize personnel and resources for major technology projects to ensure district and department goals are achieved.
  • Develop and implement district-wide standards for hardware, software, and networking to ensure uniformity, efficiency, and optimized performance.
  • Implement change management and continuous improvement strategies to facilitate data-driven, systematic leadership decision-making and drive growth in both business and technology within Houston ISD.
  • Create, implement, and maintain systems for internal controls, emergency procedures, backups, licensing compliance, and disaster recovery to safeguard data integrity and security.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect the district's data, systems, and infrastructure.
  • Oversee the annual budget process, ensuring timely completion, fiscal responsibility, and the cost-effective management and allocation of resources across all areas of supervision.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the technology team, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all technology-related matters with internal and external stakeholders within Houston ISD.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • A Master's degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant professional certification is preferred.
  • Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in technology management, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role. Experience in a large, urban school district is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
  • ITIL 4 Foundation (required)
  • ITIL 4 Managing Professional (preferred)
  • ITIL 4 Strategic Leader (preferred)
Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, not subjecting the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

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