Chief Technology Officer – Metrolink

Client: Metrolink
(Los Angeles, California)
Position: Chief Technology Officer)
Closing Date: Closed

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Metrolink, Southern California’s regional passenger rail service, is recruiting nationally for a dynamic, innovative, and highly experienced IT professional to manage the day-to-day activities of the Agency’s Integrated Digital & Technology Services (IDTS) departments, who are responsible for Information Technology functions relating to Agency operations. The CTO reports directly to the CEO and is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. Metrolink’s Information Technology Services Department has 23 budgeted full-time positions in FY23/24, and 12 contractors and an operating budget of $22 million. The CTO is responsible for transitioning Metrolink to a more integrated, contemporary, and state-of-the-art organization with significantly improved technology applications to support all aspects of the organization. Areas of oversight include enterprise applications, train control systems, network operations, communication systems, cyber security, fare collections, and associated equipment and infrastructure. Responsibilities include system and infrastructure development, operation, and maintenance.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of work experience in software development, information technology, or related field. A minimum of 10 years of work experience in software development, information technology, or related field. A minimum of 5 years of work experience in software engineering in a senior leadership position. A Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field is highly desirable.

The current annual salary range for the Chief Technology Officer is $168,730 to $263,491 DOQ. Metrolink offers an attractive benefits package, including CalPERS retirement.