Deputy Chief Technology Officer

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The anticipated hiring range for the Deputy Chief Technology Officer position is $161,216 - $201,520 annually, with a full salary range up to $241,824. The City typically makes offers within the hiring range based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Serve as a trusted operational and strategic partner to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), leading high-impact enterprise system modernizations (ERP, CRM, Utility Billing, Data Analytics) that directly support City services and the community.
Drive modern, reliable, and secure technology operations while mentoring staff, creating career pathways, and shaping how emerging technologies are responsibly adopted in a well-resourced municipal organization.
Partner with the CTO to help establish and mature a new standalone IT Department, contributing to the development of operations, governance, culture, and service delivery models across the organization.

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative technology leader to serve as its first Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Deputy CTO). This position will play a critical role in supporting the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in building, operating, and maturing the City’s newly established Information Technology (IT) Department.

The Deputy CTO will serve as a key partner to the CTO, helping translate the City’s Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP) into effective, day-to-day operations and successful project execution. While the CTO focuses on long-term vision, executive leadership, and Citywide strategy, the Deputy CTO will provide strong operational leadership, oversee core technology functions, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality IT services across the organization.

This is a unique opportunity to help build a new department from the ground up in a forward-thinking, well-resourced municipal organization, while shaping how technology supports City services, employees, and the community.

The Deputy CTO will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and may serve as the CTO’s designee in meetings, projects, and decision-making as assigned.

The ideal Deputy CTO is a hands-on, solutions-oriented technology leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys turning strategy into action. They are highly organized, technically credible, and skilled at managing multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining operational excellence. They are comfortable being the executor of work for highly visible projects and also the overseer of delegated work.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who can work effectively with technical staff, department leaders, vendors, and executive stakeholders. They will be comfortable navigating change, improving processes, and helping build a modern, service-oriented IT organization. The Deputy CTO will be instrumental in translating the vision established by the Executive Team into day-to-day.

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud-based systems, and cybersecurity in a complex organization.

• Experience supporting or leading enterprise system implementations such as ERP, CRM, or CMMS.
• Experience in local government or another public-sector environment.
• Strong background in IT operations, project management, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with IT governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and emerging technologies, including AI.

• Effective Communicator
• Strategic Thinker
• Problem Solver and Decision Maker
• Planner and Organizer
• Interpersonally Effective
• Skill and Career Development Coach
• Technically Knowledgeable

The City of Thousand Oaks values diverse professional backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who…