Chief Business Technology Officer - MNIT Executive...

The Chief Business Technology Officer (CBTO) serves as the Chief Information Officer for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the state’s leading public health agency. As a member of the executive leadership teams for both MDH and Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), this position partners closely with agency leadership-including deputy and assistant commissioners, the MDH Chief of Staff, the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, and fellow CBTOs across the state enterprise-to shape and advance technology strategy.

This executive leader drives technology planning, operations, and organizational culture in support of MDH’s mission while aligning with MNIT’s strategic priorities and enterprise services. Through strong partnerships, the role develops sustainable business and technology strategies that address evolving agency priorities, fiscal challenges, and the future of public health technology.

Leading a team of more than 120 MNIT employees and contract staff, the position is responsible for fostering strong relationships between MNIT and MDH divisions and programs while creating an inclusive, collaborative work environment. Success requires balancing people leadership, organizational culture, and technical expertise to advance strategic and operational goals. Working closely with MDH leadership and the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, this executive helps strengthen the systems, governance, and organizational culture needed to support both current and emerging data and technology needs.

The MNIT MDH team supports more than 250 applications and delivers the technology services and initiatives that power one of the nation’s leading public health systems, helping protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. This position provides executive oversight for all IT applications, services, and technology functions supporting MDH while championing innovation, service transformation, and operational excellence. Responsibilities include ensuring disciplined IT governance through sound technology practices, documentation standards, change management, cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management, while providing strategic guidance to agency leadership on technology investments and cost management.

As a forward-looking executive, you’ll stay informed of emerging trends in technology and health IT, proactively identifying opportunities that position MDH and its partners for long-term success. We’re seeking a visionary leader with deep knowledge of both the health and technology landscapes, exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills, and a passion for driving innovation and organizational change in support of Minnesota’s public health mission.

This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.** Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) **arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available** here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:

Position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in a business or information technology leadership role with responsibility for customer relationship management, developing and implementing business and information technology strategy, and leading, technology operations, projects, and financial planning.

Experience must include:

• Five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience, including responsibility for staff selection, orientation, coaching, performance management, and employee development.

• Developing and maintaining executive-level partnerships and building trust-based relationships across diverse stakeholder groups while advising senior leaders on technology strategy, investments, organizational priorities, and risk management.

• Overseeing enterprise technology services, including applications, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, data platforms, and IT service delivery while aligning agency technology strategy with enterprise architecture, security, and statewide technology standards.

• Demonstrated ability to provide visionary and strategic leadership by fostering a positive, collaborative, and accountable organizational culture while leading organizational and technology change.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding, including advising executive leadership and translating complex technical, operational, and security information for nontechnical audiences.

• Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, with demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills that foster high-performing teams and exceptional customer experiences.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading information technology within a public health, healthcare, or other highly regulated environment.

• Experience supporting health information systems, enterprise data and analytics, or technology solutions that improve public health or healthcare outcomes.

• Experience supporting technology environments subject to complex health data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to foster team development by promoting collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing, while empowering individuals to achieve collective goals.

• Advanced degree in information technology, business administration, public administration, healthcare administration, leadership, or a related field.

• Experience leading enterprise technology modernization initiatives, such as application modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity improvements, identity and access management, or legacy system replacement.

• Experience using data and analytics to inform technology strategy, evaluate investments, and support organizational or public health outcomes.

• Experience with public sector technology planning, budgeting, procurement, enterprise governance, legislative processes, or other government operations., Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you’ll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.