Chief Information Technology Officer
Also referred to as: Chief Information Technology Officer, Chief IT Officer, CITO, Top Information Technology Executive, Top IT Officer, Vice President of Information Technology
Requirements and Responsibilities
Establishes and directs the strategic long-term goals, policies and procedures for an information technology department. Determines an organization's long-term systems needs and any hardware acquisitions needed to accomplish the organization's business objectives. Gives technical guidance on high priority projects and orients the company to trends in the information technology industry. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to chief executive officer (ceo) or the chief operating officer (coo). Top level or C level management. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals.
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Level of Education:  Chief Information Technology Officer Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Chief Information Technology Officer Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Chief Information Technology Officer Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Chief Information Technology Officer Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation