Chief Technology Officer

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit:

https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire

General Summary

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) serves as a visionary leader responsible for aligning Oakland County’s technology strategy with its overall business objectives. This role drives the integration of technology across departments, ensuring that all systems, applications, and initiatives support operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth.

The CTO oversees the development, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide technological initiatives while maintaining and evolving the County’s existing systems architecture. This position plays a critical role in identifying and leveraging emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve service delivery, increase operational efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with internal departments to develop and maintain a comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns with organizational goals and evolving service needs.
• Communicate business and technology alignment strategies to executive leadership, staff, stakeholders, partners, and constituents to ensure transparency and shared vision.
• Lead the integration and management of cloud and hybrid infrastructure strategies, focusing on scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency to meet the County’s operational demands.
• Identify and champion opportunities to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance public service delivery.
• Assess and communicate risks associated with technology investments, ensuring strategic decision-making in alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal responsibility.
• Develop strong business case justifications and conduct cost/benefit analyses to support funding for major technology initiatives and capital projects.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Shape the Future of Technology: You'll define and lead the implementation of cutting-edge technologies that align with organizational goals and support long-term innovation.
• Be a Strategic Voice: Act as the primary liaison between technology and leadership communicating the vision, standards, and strategies that guide enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• Establish Best Practices: You'll develop and uphold technology policies and procedures that ensure scalable, secure, and efficient system implementations across the organization.
• Drive High-Impact Projects: Oversee and prioritize critical IT initiatives, ensuring that resources are aligned with key business needs and deliver meaningful results.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Conduct industry research to stay on top of emerging technologies and trends helping the organization remain competitive, forward-thinking, and adaptive.
• Lead with Influence: Collaborate closely with executives, department heads, and end users to continuously improve technology standards, elevate user experience, and drive operational excellence.

It would be great if you:

• Possess one or more of the following professional IT process/methodology certification(s): AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect or related certification.
• Have strategic prioritization and execution skills. Adept at setting and managing priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while navigating complex challenges.
• Are skilled in translating ideas across audiences. Effectively communicates complex technical ideas in a way that resonates with diverse audiences, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Minimum Qualifications

What you’ll need:

1. Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

2. Have had at least ten (10) years of full-time work experience leading and managing IT

organizations and professional technical staff members in the areas of Enterprise / Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure Management or Artificial Intelligence.

EEO and Inclusion Statements

EEO Statement

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Inclusion Statement

Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.