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About The Bureau of Technology Services: The Bureau of Technology Services (BTS) is the City’s in-house information technology service provider, supporting technology needs for more than 8,600 City employees. The bureau provides effective, innovative, reliable and secure technology services. BTS is the City’s leader in policy setting, management and strategic planning for the use of computer, data, radio, video and telecommunications technologies to support the delivery of effective government services to the City and its regional partners. In 2025, the bureau began its journey to implement a three-year strategic roadmap which evolves bureau services to align with current and future realities of the City’s technology environment. The roadmap considers BTS’s timeliness and aptness to complete work, while also considering services provided to City partners and preparing the bureau for technology innovation.

For more information, please visit the Bureau of Technology Services website.

About the Director Position: The Chief Information Officer (CIO/Director II) will report directly to the Deputy City Administrator for the City Operations Service Area. The CIO will lead a team of more than 275 professionals and manage a fiscal year 2025-2026 operating budget of nearly $144 million.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides visionary leadership, governance, and strategic direction for all IT systems and infrastructure at the City of Portland. Through the implementation of a recently adopted technology roadmap, the CIO drives the organization's digital transformation by aligning IT strategies with business objectives to foster innovation, operational efficiency, and growth while maintaining a secure IT environment. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who champions change and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement –integrating IT strategies and investments with broader Citywide goals and competencies.

As a pivotal senior leader, the CIO steers the strategic direction and leadership of the City of Portland’s technology environment and infrastructure. This role transforms the organization's technological landscape by fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and growth. The CIO ensures IT strategies are integrated with the City’s overall business goals, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities will be broad in scope and allow for a high degree of policy, program, and administrative discretion.

For more information about this position and to apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/4910672/chief-information-officer-director-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs