Virtual Chief Information Officer - vCIO

Provides strategic IT leadership, planning, and advisory services. Supports budgeting, technology roadmaps, and long-term IT strategy for the City of Canton. Mandatory Requirements

• Must provide strategic consulting aligned with City goals

• Must support budget planning and investment decisions

• Must attend City meetings (1-2 times per year)

• Must not perform out-of-scope work without written approval

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technology roadmap

• Provide strategic IT guidance to City leadership

• Analyze data from alignment reviews, support tickets, and monitoring tools

• Identify risks and areas for improvement

• Support procurement and long-term IT planning

• Provide recommendations for infrastructure upgrades and modernization

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

• Preferred certifications: ITIL, CISSP, CISM, PMP

Experience Required

• 7-10 years of IT leadership or CIO-level advisory experience

• Experience developing IT roadmaps, budgets, and strategic plans

• Experience supporting municipal or public-sector environments preferred