CIO - Chief Information Officer

We are looking for a highly experienced interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a critical evaluation of IT systems and operations within a higher education environment. This contract position requires a strategic leader who can identify inefficiencies, recommend cost-effective solutions, and oversee the implementation of optimized IT systems. This is a remote position and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to drive transformative improvements in technology and operations. Responsibilities: • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of IT systems, including payroll, enterprise software, and technology infrastructure, within a higher education organization. • Identify redundancies and inefficiencies in the current technology stack and propose cost-saving measures. • Provide detailed recommendations for modernizing and streamlining IT operations to enhance functionality and reduce costs. • Perform cost evaluations and analyses of existing systems, focusing on overlap and operational redundancies. • Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to implement recommended changes effectively. • Manage the evaluation project within tight deadlines, ensuring decisions are delivered by the set timeline. • Work closely with stakeholders to optimize and streamline systems such as Moodle, Microsoft 365, Windows, Ellucian Colleague, and Oracle. • Oversee the implementation and optimization of recommended IT solutions over several months. • Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams during the project. • Provide strategic leadership to ensure IT systems align with organizational goals and long-term sustainability. • Extensive experience in IT consulting for higher education institutions, with a proven track record in leadership roles. • Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and streamlining technology stacks and operations within the last 3–4 years. • In-depth knowledge of higher education IT systems, operational environments, and best practices in a post-pandemic context. • Proficiency in SaaS platforms, ERP systems, and enterprise IT solutions widely utilized in higher education. • Strong background in collaborating with external vendors to implement and optimize IT systems. • Exceptional ability to identify inefficiencies and introduce effective solutions to streamline IT operations. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. • Proven ability to work with internal IT teams to ensure minimal disruption during system evaluations and implementations. Apply tot his job