Deputy Chief Information Officer bei Massachusetts Port Authority, MA

About the Department

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career.  We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play.  Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

As the digital heartbeat of our organization, the Information Technology (IT) Department fuels the seamless operation of Massport. Driven by our commitment to excellence, we harness the power of technology to solve real-world challenges and enable the organization to achieve its business goals with exceptional efficiency. Our team embraces development and diversity, constantly seeking new opportunities for innovation and growth, to help shape the future of our agency and set new standards for excellence.

Position Duties

As a Deputy Chief Information Officer, you are a strategic and adaptable leader who excels at aligning technology and governance frameworks with business objectives to ensure both innovation and compliance. With a keen awareness of emerging trends and a strong commitment to operational excellence, you establish and uphold policies that safeguard data integrity, security, and regulatory adherence. You lead teams with clear direction, fostering talent development and a culture of continuous improvement. Your strength lies in navigating complexity, building strong relationships, and translating insight into decisive action that drives sustainable value and organizational success.

What you will do:

• Drive the development and execution of IT strategies that align with business objectives, while advising leadership on emerging technologies to support digital transformation.
• Manage daily IT operations to maintain system performance, security, and consistent service delivery through robust policies and procedures.
• Oversee IT projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet deadlines, stay within budget, mitigate risks, and involve seamless collaboration across teams.
• Foster high-performing teams, build strong stakeholder relationships, and leverage data-driven insights to continuously enhance IT performance and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field; a Master’s degree and relevant certifications (ITIL, PMP, CISSP) are preferred.
• Bring over 10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in leadership, with strong skills in strategic thinking, project management, communication, and risk management.
• Demonstrate expertise in IT infrastructure, security, policy development, regulatory compliance, vendor negotiations, and budget planning.
• Possess the ability to communicate complex technical and security concepts clearly to diverse audiences and build a skilled, diverse workforce.

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Other Qualifications

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business.  Our business is all about connecting.  We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. 

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