Chief Technology & Innovation Officer

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About the Position

The Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (CTIO) will develop a strategic plan and innovation strategy by aligning new initiatives and technology projects to support the Clerk of the Court's mission and goals. The CTIO will identify and develop technology innovation capabilities, including new technology products and services that will support the lean operations and improve customer experience at the Clerk's Office.

About the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice.Our department is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community by actively learning through experiences, using both successes and failures as opportunities to learn and grow. Every team member plays a vital role inproviding services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public.

COSC adoptedFactorsfor Success to provide transparent guidance for sustainability, strategic initiative achievement, positive learning culture, and inclusivity by linking foundational skills and value-based behaviors. The fourFactorsfor Success and related competencies are:

• Thought: Have and use the appropriate knowledge.(Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Strategic Mindset)

• Results: Take initiative and be accountable for results.(Takes Initiative, Ensures Accountability, Results Focused)

• People: Effectively communicate and interact with others.(Influential, Develops/Others Teamwork, Collaborative)

• Self: Recognize and reflect on oneself and one's behavior.(Authentic, Aware, Flexible)

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Ten years of professional-level experience in business process improvement, strategy development, program management, and/or information technology, which includes five years of management experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Job Contributions

• Develop and execute the technology vision and strategy for the Clerk of the Superior Court in alignment with our mission and values. Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of all of our technology (apps, systems, integrations)

• Clearly articulate the organization's technical vision and roadmap to key stakeholders, partners, and the broader executive leadership team. Present goals, wins, and progress updates regularly

• Develop, lead, establish, and maintain short and long-term goals, strategic plans, innovation strategies, and priorities for various projects and programs

• Create a Program Management Office to qualify and align new initiatives and projects to support the Office's strategic plans

• Identify and develop technology innovation capabilities, including new technology products and services supporting lean operations and improved customer experience

• Lead and direct several divisions and specialty groups within the Clerk's Office, including the Information Technology Group, the Project Management Group, and Business Intelligence and Analytics

• Direct project management, including analytics and business intelligence, to ensure the effective qualification of new initiatives, projects, and development of business requirements

• Direct the information technology groups in the development and delivery of technology projects that support the strategic plan

• Develop annual budgets to ensure alignment is in support of short and long-term innovation initiatives

• Develop strong working relationships with the County, including the County's process improvement group and the County's CIO, to collaborate and partner on innovation opportunities

• Generate forward-thinking ideas to improve Office innovation regarding business and technical support

Working Conditions

• Mostly in an office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Builds constructive relationships with people both similar and different from oneself in an open, friendly, and accepting way. Models supportive, inclusive, and equitable behavior; acts with positive intent, mutual respect, and honesty.Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities. Ability to frequently ascend and descend 1 - 3 steps to the work area, with or without accommodation. Ability to lift boxes or other items up to 20 pounds and carry, push, or pull from one courthouse to another. May require travel to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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