Chief Information Officer Jobs

Who We Are

Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients achieve compliance, practicality, and innovation through our project work. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2021.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. Our work communities are designed to encourage collaboration, sustainability, and connectivity with the surrounding communities.

We invest in our Employees and communities through various initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work! Dudek makes it a priority to DuGood by giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and offer Dudekians the opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year. Our experts are encouraged to eDUcate school groups about planning, engineering, and preserving the natural and built environments. We promote environmental sustainability through our DuGreen initiative by working to improve our environmental footprint. We also DuWell to educate our associates on their health and wellness. And our Du Something Fun team brings everyone at Dudek together to balance our hard work with exciting activities.

At Dudek, we understand the best problem solving happens when diverse viewpoints and experiences are shared. We recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, and trust build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. We celebrate our differences and strive to make meaningful progress toward becoming a more diverse company.

About The Job

Dudek is seeking a Chief Information Officer who excels as both a leader and doer. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting data-driven decision-making and optimizing the organization's information systems to enhance operational efficiency, leverage emerging technologies, and foster innovation. This role will report to the Chief Executive Officer and serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

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Who You Are

To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with freedom and accountability. We value collaborative, resourceful, and independent thinkers. We look for curious, solution-focused people who are able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we support your creative approaches to solve problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

IT Operations, Service and Infrastructure

• Lead and manage a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of IT excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation to deliver high-quality, reliable IT services and projects.
• Oversee technology operations, including IT support, infrastructure, and application services, including the management of third-party managed service providers.
• Collaborate with CEO on the evaluation, allocation, and management of IT assets, including budget and strategic planning.

Technology Strategy, Innovation and Planning:

• Identify opportunities for process automation and digital transformation, leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and provide a competitive advantage.
• Define Dudek’s technology roadmap to align with the Company’s goals and strategic plan.
• Collaborate with leaders, key stakeholders, and technology partners serving as the subject matter expert and thought leader on matters related to technology. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and regulations and how they impact Dudek (e.g., AI/ML, AR/VR, automation, NIST, etc.).

Data Management and Analytics:

• Develop a company-wide data management strategy to enhance data integrity, security, reporting capabilities and in partnership with other key stakeholders, explore ways to leverage data to provide value to clients in different ways.
• Drive the adoption of data analytics and business intelligence tools to enable data-driven decision-making and provide actionable insights.

IT Governance and Risk Management

• Define and implement IT governance frameworks, policies, and processes to ensure effective management of IT resources and projects.
• Advise Dudek leadership and the Board of Directors regarding technology trends, new technologies, cyber security risks, competitive threats and significant issues that may create opportunities for (or risks to) Company as well as the Information Technology department’s ability to deliver on objectives.
• Ensure that the proper governance and risk protocols are in place to ensure alignment with compliance requirements.
• Implement, maintain, and enforce robust cybersecurity measures, data protection practices, and user access controls to safeguard our operations, IT assets, Intellectual Property, and data while ensuring compliance with industry and government standards.

Minimum Requirements

• As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check.
• A minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive experience within information technology with a minimum of ten (5) years of significant IT senior leadership experience including but not limited to strategic planning, data management, cybersecurity, technology innovation, project planning, budgeting, and leading the efforts of others responsible for operating a wide range of IT services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoDesk Products
• Desktop-as-a-Service Offerings
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• End User Technologies (Windows 10, 11)
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• Unified Communications Systems, such as Zoom
• Proven ability to build and support a high-performing remote and hybrid technology team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a desire to continuously improve and innovate.
• Background and experience in data science and/or machine learning
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with all levels of the organization including senior leadership, project managers, and individual contributors.
• Working knowledge of multiple platforms, such as:
• ESR GIS Products
• Microsoft Office365 and Azure
• Ceridian Dayforce HCM
• Experience developing a strategic IT roadmap which supports cross-functional growth and overall technology transformation.
• Deltek including Vision and VantagePoint
• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of ERP, CRM, HCM, and data analytics tools.
• Proven leadership over enterprise-wide IT Infrastructure, architecture, networks, cybersecurity, and operations.

Physical Requirements:

Working Conditions:

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job requires occasional project site visits-based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Speaking, hearing and listening are required.
• This job requires working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proposed Salary Range: $240,000-$300,000 annually*

• Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

Perks of Being a Dudekian

Not only will Dudek provide you with a competitive salary, but we also strive to create an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from your typical medical, dental, and vision coverage to the opportunity to share in Dudek’s success through discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance. We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices! Since we encourage our colleagues to take time off when needed, Dudek also provides a generous vacation package. If you’re tired of an overly structured environment and decision-making process to get your job done, Dudek is a place where your ideas are heard and your initiative is rewarded. Speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.

Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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