Chief Information OfficerSigma Consultants Group, Inc. • Olympia, Washington, United States
Chief Information Officer
Sigma Consultants Group, Inc.
- Olympia, Washington, United States
- Olympia, Washington, United States
Über
*Salary Range: *$175K to $195K
*Remote Employment:* Flexible / Hybrid
*Location:* Olympia, WA
Note: Please send the resume to Venky@sigmacgi.com 503-804-8232 to schedule a Meeting to talk about this opportunity.
My client is Public sector agency
My client serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian.
Our IT Services Division is committed to strengthening our workforce, delivering exceptional customer service, and modernizing technology by fostering open communication, engaging employees, and growing talent. We partner strategically with customers to drive operational excellence, while advancing IT systems to meet evolving business and industry needs. In this role, you’ll lead how technology supports our agency’s mission—making services more reliable, accessible, and equitable for people across Washington.
*The Opportunity:*
As the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you’ll set the direction for enterprise technology while making sure day-to-day systems run smoothly and securely. You’ll be part of the executive leadership team, helping shape overall agency strategy and leading major modernization efforts, including adopting enterprise systems, improving access to data, and reducing reliance on legacy systems.
You’ll work closely with leaders across the agency to understand needs, balance competing priorities, and deliver practical solutions. A key part of the role is building strong governance so decisions are aligned with what matters most.
You’ll lead a team of roughly 150 IT professionals and workplace where people feel included, respected, and able to do their best work. You’ll also manage a technology budget of approximately $77 million, balancing the need for technology, internal sattt , outside vendors, and long-term investments.
As this role is will be heavily focused on modernization, it will be expected to integrating AI and other emerging technologies in ways that align with client’s goals and standards . The CIO leads IT strategy, operations, budget, contracts, and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and cross-functional collaboration. The CIO role models the values of continuous learning, agility, industry best practices, and driving modernization efforts.
This role isn’t just about systems, more importantly, it’s about people. It’s an opportunity to influence statewide innovation, advance equity through accessible data, and leading a high-performing team in delivering services critical to Washington state government and the public we serve.
*Desired Qualifications:*
* Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, business administration or a closely related field.
* Experience with Agile Development and program / portfolio management approaches.
* Understanding product-oriented operating models and cross-functional team structures supporting technology delivery.
* Experience leading enterprise system implementations or modernization efforts, including ERP platforms—preferably Workday or similar business transformation platforms.
* Experience managing complex budgets within a public sector environment.
* Skills in Organization Change Management and how it influences technology adoption.
*Duties*
*What you’ll work on:*
* Provide strategic and operational leadership for help the organization achive it’s technology vision, ensuring IT strategy, objectives, and roadmaps are fully aligned with enterprise goals and are integrated into broader and state-wide strategic planning efforts.
* Foster strong relationships with community partners while guiding investment decisions through careful analysis of cost, value, and risk.
* Drive innovation by evaluating and adopting emerging technologies, leading enterprise-wide initiatives such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation, and enabling business transformation through modern, scalable solutions.
* Participate in IT Enterprise Governance in the development of new and reviced IT policy, standards, strategy, and services.
* Oversee the design, governance, and performance of the organization’s technology ecosystem—including infrastructure, systems, vendors, and service providers—to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective IT services.
* Provide leadership, coaching and direction to the IT leadership team and staff. Partner with HR in the recruitment, development and retention of the IT workforce.
* Coordinate with Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) and other enterprise service providers to ensure that external services are effectively integrated and managed to support client operations in a reliable and cost-effective manner.
* Develop and control annual revenue and operating expenditure budget.
* Serve on enterprise planning and policymaking committees to drive the development of technology standards, governance processes and performance metrics.
* Direct and organize all IT-related projects using proven project management methodologies, knowledge management, vendor management, asset procurements and compliance with all hardware and software standards.
* Engage with One Washington Program leadership towards the successful implementation of a new ERP solution to replace legacy enterprise administrative systems. Partner and support the future ERP operating model after implementation.
*Qualifications*
*Required Qualifications:*
Experience with the following:
* At least 5 years of progressive management experience in information technology.
* *Enterprise Technology Strategy & Execution*
* Proven ability to define, operationalize, and continuously evolve an enterprise-wide technology strategy spanning applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data—resulting in measurable improvements to organizational performance, resilience, and service delivery.
* *Large-Scale Transformation Leadership*
* Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide modernization efforts (e.g., ERP, cloud adoption, legacy system replacement) that deliver sustained business value, improve user experience, and reduce technical debt.
* *Executive Influence & Governance*
* Demonstrated success advising executive leadership and governing bodies on technology investment, risk, and policy—establishing clear, transparent decision-making frameworks that balance innovation, compliance, and operational stability.
* *Financial Stewardship & Investment Strategy*
* Experience overseeing and optimizing large, complex technology portfolios and budgets, making data-informed decisions that align resources to priorities, manage risk, and maximize long-term value.
* *Operational Excellence in IT Service Delivery*
* Experience ensuring reliable, secure, and cost-effective IT operations through strong oversight of infrastructure, internal staff, external vendors, and service delivery models, with a focus on performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* *Business & Customer Alignment*
* Deep understanding of organizational operations, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions that improve accessibility, equity, and customer outcomes.
* *People & Organizational Leadership*
* Experience leading and developing large, multidisciplinary teams through change—building an inclusive, high-performing culture with clear expectations, accountability, and growth opportunities.
* Proven track record of driving organizational change efforts that creates the culture needed to embrace change and continuous improvement.
* *Equity-Centered Leadership*
* Proven commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion through organizational practices, decision-making, and the equitable delivery of technology and data services.
* *Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Management*
* Ability to effectively navigate and influence a complex network of internal stakeholders, external partners, and enterprise service providers to deliver highly integrated, enterprise-aligned solutions.
* *Learning Agility & Adaptive Leadership*
* Demonstrated capacity to anticipate and respond to emerging trends, technologies, and risks—continuously evolving strategy and capabilities in a dynamic environment.
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Pay: $175,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Olympia, WA 98501
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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