Chief Information and Technology Officer
Join the leadership team at Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) as its new Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO). A core member of RTD’s senior leadership team, the CITO serves as a strategic leader and steward, overseeing all facets of information systems and technology within the agency. The CITO is responsible for driving the development and execution of innovative technology and systems strategies that elevate operational effectiveness and efficiency while also prioritizing a customer-centric approach to service delivery. The CITO combines visionary leadership with technical expertise and leads, innovates, matures, and manages the overall information technology and security strategy for the agency.
Headquartered in Denver, RTD covers 2,324 square miles and eight of the twelve Colorado counties in the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area. Governed by a Board of Directors, RTD delivers public transit services (bus, commuter- and light-rail) to a population of just over 3 million. Its bus fleet consists of 1,028 buses. RTD owns and operates 607 of the buses for its fixed routes; private carriers manage and operate 421 non-RTD facilities that vary according to their specific transit function. RTD employs over 3,000 people and has an operating budget of $1.2 billion.
Reporting to the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer (GM/CEO), RTD’s information and technology leader is responsible for developing and executing a long-term IT strategy; directing IT systems and infrastructure; identifying and evaluating emerging technologies; leading the development and execution of IT roadmaps, IT capital and expenditure budgets, and IT plans and policies; overseeing development and maintenance of enterprise IT and security policies and business recovery plans; overseeing IT systems, services, and network infrastructure; leading IT and cybersecurity functional and risk assessments; and overseeing relevant employee hiring, training, management with leadership and direction aligning with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
A typical way of demonstrating qualifications for this position include possessing a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in computer science, information technology, business management information systems, or a related field. The candidate should also demonstrate a minimum of seven (7) years of C-suite/senior level management in IT including developing and managing complex large budgets, developing and executing IT plans/strategies, and leading large, complex projects or major areas within IT such as IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, technical services, or architecture; five (5) years leading second-level management; and five (5) years working in a public sector or other highly-regulated entity. Preferably, the candidate will possess one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, and/or PMP, with leadership experience in a complex public transit agency or a unionized environment.
The hiring range is between $200,744 and $282,551.50, depending on experience. Please see our Brochure for further information. The application window will close on May 30, 2025.
This is an outstanding career-defining opportunity that offers attractive compensation, benefits, and relocation. RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. To be considered, go to https://jobs.kl2connects.com/jobs/current, select the RTD CITO listing and upload your letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and four or five professional references (preferably supervisory and/or clients, including their name, title, phone, email address, and relationship to you). For more information, please connect with KL2’s Christian Kent at [email protected].
