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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 5 hours ago

Deputy CIO - Applications

Lexington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $320K/yr

15+ years exp

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a Deputy CIO for Applications to provide executive leadership for their applications portfolio, including ERP systems and CRM platforms. This role involves defining applications strategy, managing application lifecycles, and ensuring applications align with the organization’s strategic objectives while complying with regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Defines applications strategy, including vision, drivers and outcomes

Leads the creation (and assure the ongoing relevance) of the organization’s applications strategy in collaboration with the executive leadership, business and research domain leaders, and other relevant stakeholders and governance bodies

Institutes an operating model for applications that is consistent with the capabilities and competencies required to execute the strategy

Builds partnerships with executive leadership, business and research leaders to ensure that applications operate efficiently, integrate seamlessly, and provide maximum value to Laboratory operations

Communicates the tangible business value generated from applications initiatives to stakeholders and executives

Acts as the liaison between IT and business operations, ensuring applications meet end-user needs

Manages relationships with software vendors, negotiates contracts, and ensures service quality

Manages teams of application developers, analysts, and administrators

Mentors IT staff and fosters skill development in new technologies

In direct partnership and collaboration with business process owners:

Manages the lifecycle of all applications—from selection and implementation to maintenance and retirement

Ensures applications (ERP, CRM, Web Applications, etc.) support the organization’s strategic objectives

Ensures applications are available, reliable, and meet performance SLAs

Helps define the long-term vision for applications

Guides the modernization and integration of legacy applications with cloud and emerging technologies

Introduces new platforms, tools, and automation solutions to improve business operations

Evaluates application performance and eliminates redundancies to reduce costs and improve efficiency

Leads initiatives that drive adoption of new systems and minimize resistance to change

Translates technical issues into business language for executives and stakeholders

Understands regulatory requirements associated with executing federal government R&D, ensures that applications comply with data standards, privacy, and security regulations

In partnership with the DCIO of Data, Analytics and AI, the DCIO of Infrastructure, and other IT leaders ensure cohesive IT strategy, comprehensive coverage and integration of the enterprise applications domain

Qualification

Applications strategyLarge-scale applications SDLCLeadership skillsAnalytical mindsetStakeholder engagementInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

A bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred, in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field

Minimum of 15 years in IT applications roles with proven experience in a senior applications leadership role, with a track record of successfully implementing applications strategies in a complex organizational environment

Strong understanding of large-scale applications SDLC processes

Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights