Maine Judicial Branch · 1 week ago
Information Technology Application Manager
Portland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead technology strategies for Maine’s courts statewide. The CIO will oversee technology projects, manage a team providing application and technology support, and ensure the integrity and security of information systems while developing AI governance procedures.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serves as a member of Maine Judicial Branch Administration, responsible for the strategic direction of the Office of Information Technology. Must be able to think beyond technology and apply technology to court and state government operations in innovative ways
Assumes administrative responsibilities beyond the Office of Information Technology (OIT), demonstrating the ability to participate and add to discussions on policies, business processes, budgets, and staffing Branch- wide
Provides leadership that demonstrates the purpose of technology is to provide support for the administration of justice in the Maine Judicial Branch
Responsible for recruitment, selection, management, and termination of employees
Supervises (directly or through subordinate supervisors) a staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in the implementation and maintenance of automated systems and other technology services
Supervises and directs development staff, network staff, and help desk personnel to ensure that systems are operational, and that court staff are receiving the support and assistance needed to ensure the effective use of the information systems, applications, and other technology services
Supervises lead project personnel, programmers, system analysts, technical support staff, technical trainers, and other support staff as necessary on projects or plans; reviews and approves/disapproves project plans and prioritizes projects
Oversees the development and/or management of court automated systems, including enterprise information systems, administrative applications, electronic mail, word processing, micro-computing tools, videoconferencing, audio-visual equipment, data services and telecommunications, and technology hardware
Manages the development, testing, and evaluation of new releases of software or modules prior to the statewide distribution to users
Devises security systems for hardware, software, and data, including providing for the integrity of databases
Works as part of a team to develop and manage a continuity of operations plan in the event of a major system failure or building and/or locality disaster
Develops and enforces policy and procedures to ensure the protection of Maine Judicial Branch assets and the integrity, security, and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by the Maine Judicial Branch
Provides advice, direction, staff services, and recommendations to the State Court Administrator, Supreme Judicial Court, Trial Court Chiefs, and administrative leadership concerning the development of long-range court technology strategic plans, policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective use of technology resources
Assists in the development of Maine Judicial Branch policies, priorities, goals, and objectives and assists in their implementation as necessary
Provides advice and recommendations to the State Court Administrator regarding technology purchases and coordinates the purchase of hardware and software for the court system
Provides advice and recommendations to the State Court Administrator or designee regarding purchases of commercial software identifying alterations or custom designs that may be needed to meet court system needs
Develops specifications, requirements, and RFQs/RFPs for technology projects and purchases of hardware, software, maintenance, data network, and other services
Negotiates maintenance and service agreements and contracts for software and hardware purchases
Confers with, monitors, coordinates, and approves costs for services provided by vendors to users within the Maine Judicial Branch
Develops and administers the Office of Information Technology’s budget and justification for personnel staffing, contract services, operating expenses, equipment needs, travel and capital expenditures; monitors budget appropriations through review and subsequent approval/rejection of all expenditures
Reviews budget performance objectives and forecasts fiscal year, biennial, or long-range costs
Represents the Maine Judicial Branch to internal and external customers, including the other branches of government, on issues pertaining to other functional areas. The CIO may be required to testify before Legislative committees
Ensures that technology services are provided in a timely manner, are of high quality, and meet the business needs of the courts, administration, and other customers
Serves as liaison for the Maine Judicial Branch and other state automation policy-making committees for long range planning as well as inter-branch and inter-agency coordination involving technology integration
At the request of the State Court Administrator or designee, reviews and identifies fiscal and substantive impacts on technology infrastructure and change management issues from proposed or existing federal and state legislation, or initiatives
Keeps abreast of industry trends and is an active member of the Court Information Technology Officers Consortium (CITOC) and works collaboratively with other States that have implemented Tyler’s CMS product suite
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Technology Management, Business Management, or related field required
Ten (10) years of experience in an IT management position, including coordination, oversight, and implementation of IT projects and programs, information technology experience of which six (6) years includes the coordination, oversight, and implementation of information technology projects and programs
Five years of executive leadership experience
Experience with implementing and supporting complex large-scale automated information systems and networks
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical audiences
Skill in developing and communicating plans to articulate the purpose, benefits and impacts of change initiatives
Extensive knowledge of existing and emerging information technologies and their effective application in court, legal, governmental, or business environments
Knowledge of management practices for both cloud-based and on-premises technologies
Demonstrated expertise in strategy development, strategic planning, and organizational design and development
Knowledge of project management methodologies, including cost estimation and resource allocation strategies
Comprehensive knowledge of supervision and personnel management principles, including performance monitoring and evaluation
Skill in defining responsibilities and holding staff accountable for achieving performance goals
Skill in planning and supervising vendor development of software solutions
Skill in advocating for policies and resources necessary to develop, deploy, and maintain the Court's IT infrastructure
Strong analytical ability to assess complex issues and data, and develop practical and innovative solutions
Ability to negotiate, propose alternative solutions, and develop consensus among stakeholders with competing interests
Ability to travel throughout the state of Maine as needed
Ability to manage large-scale governmental IT procurements, IT contracts, and vendor relationships
Ability to develop budget and monitor expenditures while ensuring fiscal responsibility
Benefits
Work-life balance: 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days every year.
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks
Gym membership and childcare reimbursement programs
PSLF
Health insurance coverage (85%-100% employer-paid for employee-only plan)
Health insurance premium credit (5% decrease in employee premiums)
Dental insurance (100% employer-paid for employee-only plan)
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions
Voluntary deferred compensation (retirement savings 457 Plan)
Up to $1000 Tuition Reimbursement each year
Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary) and more.
Company
Maine Judicial Branch
The Maine Judicial Branch is Maine's state court system, comprised of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Superior Court, the District Court and the Administrative Office of the Courts.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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