About This Role
Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)
Location: City of Canton, Georgia
Work Authorization: US Citizen
Security Clearance / Suitability
- Must pass City background check
- Must comply with City governance and strategic planning requirements
Role Summary
Provides strategic IT leadership, planning, and advisory services. Supports budgeting, technology roadmaps, and long‑term IT strategy for the City of Canton.
Mandatory Requirements
- Must provide strategic consulting aligned with City goals
- Must support budget planning and investment decisions
- Must attend City meetings (1–2 times per year)
- Must not perform out‑of‑scope work without written approval
Roles \& Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain technology roadmap
- Provide strategic IT guidance to City leadership
- Analyze data from alignment reviews, support tickets, and monitoring tools
- Identify risks and areas for improvement
- Support procurement and long‑term IT planning
- Provide recommendations for infrastructure upgrades and modernization
Education Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Preferred certifications: ITIL, CISSP, CISM, PMP
Experience Required
- 7–10 years of IT leadership or CIO‑level advisory experience
- Experience developing IT roadmaps, budgets, and strategic plans
- Experience supporting municipal or public‑sector environments preferred