Hiring: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Company: Broward County Public Schools Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:02:54 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Data Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Systems Design About the job Experience: •A minimum of ten (10) years within the last fifteen (15) years of increasingly responsible executive experience including eight (8) years or more of successful direct management of a major Information Technology (IT) operation. •The successful candidate will have strong leadership traits and the ability to effectively interact at the Superintendent’s Cabinet and School Board level. Prior experience should include leading and managing functions and departments interfacing with IT clients, information technology processes, and systems. •Proven skills in written and verbal communication, vendor and contract negotiation, budget preparation and monitoring, planning, and organizing, and interpersonal relationship building. •Successful implementation of one or more ERP systems. Required Skills: •Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties. •Manifest professional code of ethics and values. •Provide the thought-leadership and lead the execution of the information technology strategy while serving as the primary IT representative to senior leadership and external advisory groups. •Provide strategic vision and tactical direction in areas of policy, planning, and standards for Information Technology and related functions. •Monitor the progress of major District IT projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems and participate in major problem resolution. In connection with this responsibility, communicate to senior leadership any significant deviations from existing schedules. •Foster effective relationships with business, community, private and public education leaders on behalf of the information technology interests of the School Board of Broward County, Florida. •Communicate IT plans, policies, and technology trends throughout the organization, including management groups, professional staff, and the School Board. •Develop, monitor, and maintain a continuously improving, performance management focused organization, capable of supporting the information needs of operating entities through appropriate and cost-effective information technology. Qualifications: •Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects. •Salary and benefits shall be paid in consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board. •An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, educational technology, or related field. •An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, educational technology, or related field. Doctorate preferred. Compensation: •$123,485 - $224,395 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!