Chief Information Officer

Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with the Port of Portland in its search for a Chief Information Officer.

ABOUT THE PORT OF PORTLAND:
At the Port of Portland, they use everything they have – three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise and experience behind them – to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for the region.

Established in 1891 by the 16th Oregon Legislative Assembly, the Port of Portland focuses on enhancing the community economically, socially and environmentally, while continuing to serve passenger and cargo needs.

The Port owns four marine terminals, including Oregon’s only deep-draft container port, three airports (Portland International, Hillsboro, and Troutdale) and five business parks around the metropolitan area.

Additionally, the Port owns and operates the Dredge Oregon to help maintain the navigation channel on the lower Columbia and Willamette rivers.

The Port of Portland brings people, products, and places together. The Port’s distinct branches all add up to economic prosperity and a better quality of life. The organization places high value on leadership, inclusion, and service.

For more information about the Port of Portland, go to http://www.portofportland.com

ABOUT THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER ROLE:
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for all IT systems and infrastructure at the Port of Portland. The CIO drives the organization’s digital transformation by aligning IT strategies with business objectives to foster innovation, operational efficiency, and growth. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who champions change and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement, integrating IT strategies with broader organizational goals and competencies.

As a pivotal senior leader, the CIO steers the strategic direction and leadership of the Port of Portland’s IT department. This role transforms the organization’s technological landscape, fostering innovation, efficiency, and growth. The CIO ensures IT strategies are seamlessly integrated with the Port’s overall business goals, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER:
Operational Excellence (30% of time)

• Oversee IT infrastructure and operations, ensuring security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage IT resources to deliver high-quality services and support, integrating best practices in IT governance and information management.

Vision and Strategy (20% of time)

• Develop and implement a strategic IT vision that aligns with the Port’s long-term business goals.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and innovation, ensuring integration with organizational objectives.

Innovation and Change Management (20% of time)

• Lead and champion change management and innovation initiatives, ensuring the successful adoption and integration of new technologies and processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement aligned with organizational competencies.

Stakeholder Engagement (20% of time)

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure IT strategies support overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with other departments to align IT initiatives with broader organizational goals.

Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement (10% of time)

• Establish and monitor performance metrics to measure IT effectiveness and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure that performance measurement aligns with organizational competency models and job design principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive IT strategy that supports the Port’s mission and objectives, integrating with organizational strategic plans.
• Digital Transformation: Identify and implement emerging technologies to drive business innovation and competitiveness, ensuring alignment with organizational competencies and job design.
• Change Management: Foster a culture of innovation and lead organizational change initiatives to ensure the successful adoption of new technologies, aligned with the overall organizational change management strategy.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage proactively with business units and external partners to align IT strategies with organizational goals, ensuring collaborative efforts contribute to the Port’s strategic objectives.
• Operational Management: Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of IT systems and infrastructure, integrating IT governance and information management best practices.
• Performance Measurement: Develop and implement performance metrics to assess the impact of IT initiatives and promote continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with organizational competency models.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF THE CHIEF OF INFORMATION OFFICER:

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work, focusing on safety improvements and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Show the utmost respect for others and act as a team player.
• Advanced level of knowledge of:
  • Local, State, and Federal laws, rules, policies, and regulations affecting the information infrastructure and related technology and systems.
  • Overall strategic planning approaches, methods, and integration with business and strategic plans.
  • IT disciplines including project & program management and technology infrastructure.
  • Long and short-term planning, budgeting; public agency processes, and accountability.
  • Compliance requirements.
  • General business operations preferably in one or more of the Port’s industries as well as in both public and private sectors.
  • Application of systems and information theory within a practical business context.
  • IT governance and information management best practices.
  • Technical systems standards and practices in all areas of information systems.
  • Strategic goal setting, budget management, and global security infrastructures.
• Advanced level of skill in:
  • Various measurement systems; specifically with measurement practices demonstrating the costs and return on IT services and functions.
  • Standard office productivity, fiscal and project management processes, procedures, and applications.
  • Leading, managing, and mentoring a diverse team of IT professionals and security experts.
  • Oversee risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate technology-related risks.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CHIEF OF INFORMATION:

• Bachelor’s in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s in computer science, Business Administration, or Information Systems Management is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 8-10 years in a senior IT leadership role, with a proven track record in leading digital transformation initiatives, managing IT operations, and developing strategic IT roadmaps.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance from TSA required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Working Conditions
The Port supports a flexible hybrid work schedule. Work will be performed in both office and remote environments as determined by business needs, including a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Internal and External Contacts
Expected to establish and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, professionals in similar positions, and external partners to exchange information, influence policy, and benchmark services.

Scope, Decision-Making, and Complexity
High level of complexity with broad organizational impact. Decisions have significant visibility and financial implications, requiring sophisticated recommendations and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Position In Organization
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Oversees:

• Directly supervises: 6
• Indirectly supervises: 60-70
• Provides work direction to: 6

Note: Contents of this position description may not be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of Port Management.

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest specializing in accounting and finance, professional services, technology solutions, and executive search. We are a group of people who recognize the importance of representation and actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.