City of Mesa is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO leads the long-term strategic plan of the City’s Department of Innovation and Technology, and ensures the technology roadmap, contingency plans, Smart City Strategic Plan, and the alignment and delivery of all solutions and services to meet internal business performance criteria and service levels. This individual is responsible for aligning IT objectives and programs with City objectives and strategies, and engaging City leadership and business process executives in IT governance. The CIO will lead and be accountable for all core IT activities, advocate for and drive innovation through partnering with City departments, identify and develop technology investment targets across core IT activities, and develop and implement a citywide information security program. The CIO will be responsible for assessing workforce needs and succession planning in the department.