Chief Information Officer 2

Do you have experience managing and overseeing information technology initiatives, systems, and operations? Can you lead an organization's IT operations by providing vision, strategic planning, and advising on both existing and emerging technologies? The Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is searching for a Leader to be our next Chief Information Officer 2 to bring initiative, collaboration, and strategic foresight to our agency. If you have experience directing enterprise systems management and executive level leadership in a complex information technology role within a public sector organization, we want you for the PSERS team! Apply today! PSERS ( www.psers.pa.gov ), is an agency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that administers the pension plan for Pennsylvania's public school employees. The mission of PSERS is to be a partner with our members to fulfill the promise of a secure retirement. We deliver on that promise by maintaining a financially sound fund of approximately $84 billion and supporting over a half million members and their school employers with excellent customer service. This position will play a contributing part in ensuring PSERS fulfills its mission. PSERS is located in Harrisburg, PA, a mid-size city situated along the Susquehanna River. The Harrisburg area is affordable and near many attractions including Hershey, and it is only two hours from major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director of Administration. This role requires considerable independent judgement and decision-making with input from all stakeholders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing a high-performing IT team; operationalizing a comprehensive information technology strategy that aligns with the agency's mission, goals, and requirements; developing IT objectives, performance measures, methodologies, procedures, and customer service levels designed to enhance business results; preparing the IT budget; making recommendations on the allocation and assignment of budgetary resources to improve operational effectiveness; serving as PSERS' active liaison to the Office of Administration, Office of Information Technology (OA-OIT), creating clear sightlines to all significant Commonwealth enterprise IT initiatives; and collaborating with leadership throughout the agency to develop and maintain an enterprise IT risk management. A successful candidate for this role will be skilled in current technologies and proactively informed on emerging technologies that will shape or enhance the future of operations or functionalities of a public entity. The selected individual should be fully committed to envisioning and developing collaborative strategies for PSERS, inspiring the organization through focused and driven leadership, and streamlining product development or deployment through expanding the use of existing product footprints. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full Time Employment Work Hours are negotiable.

Telework :

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position is hybrid telework eligible, dependent on operational and executive leadership requirements. The general expectation for this role will be to report to the office in Harrisburg two to three days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Financial Disclosure:

The individual appointed to this position will be required to disclose financial information consistent with provisions of the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act and the Governor's Code of Conduct.

Salary :

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Six years of professional experience in managing all phases of information technology projects, and a bachelor's degree; or Six years of professional experience managing information technology functions for an organization, and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

You must have five years of executive level leadership years in a complex information technology role within a public sector organization. You must have two years directing enterprise systems management (IT Service Management, Project Governance, Resource Planning). Your application must include a cover letter and resume. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Criteria (not required): Certified in ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) or PMP (Project Management Professional) or BRMP (Business Relationship Management Professional) Four years working with large-scale, enterprise systems management (ITSM, Project Governance, Resource Planning). Four or more years in administering large-scale enterprise system contracts.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.