Chief Information Officer

The Wisconsin Court System is seeking an experienced, Information Technology executive for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) to oversee the Court’s Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP).  CCAP is the information technology division for Wisconsin’s entire judicial branch of government. This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the best state court IT organizations in the country, and comes with the authority to select a Deputy CIO to round out a new senior leadership team. Detailed information regarding CCAP’s mission, guiding principles, and scope of services, can be found on the court system’s website.

LOCATION:   Madison, WI. Remote work may be allowed for a portion of the work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the court system. Employees residing outside the state of Wisconsin are not eligible for full‐time remote work.

SALARY:   Minimum starting salary will be $150,730 annually, with a State of Wisconsin benefits package.  Salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Develops an IT vision that aligns with the Judicial Branch vision, strategic plan and court system priorities. 2) Serve as a member of the Director of State Courts’ executive team. 3) Oversees departmental managers who are responsible for statewide technical infrastructure, custom application development, software quality assurance and implementation, cybersecurity, courtroom audio/visual technology, customer support, hardware/software inventory, and purchasing. 4) Develops and enforces information technology policies, procedures and best practices across the organization. 5) Communicates to stakeholders, customers and other key groups the benefits and risks of new IT-related projects, sets direction for court technology and collaborates with partner agencies. 6) Stays updated on IT trends and emerging technologies. 7) Develops and oversees the information technology budget for the court system enterprise which includes administering an annual budget of approximately $12,000,000 - $14,000,000 to manage the court system’s enterprise technology needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, management information systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 7-10 years of executive level experience in the field of information technology. Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams within the information technology discipline and supervising direct reports. Proven experience successfully developing IT systems and planning IT implementations.

PREFERRED: Master’s degree in a related field. Additional certifications within any of the information technology disciplines. Experience with leading technology solutions for courts. Experience with budget administration in a technology setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

1)Employment will require a criminal background check. 2) Must meet the minimum standards for driving a state vehicle. 3) Must be able to travel throughout the State of Wisconsin with occasional overnights. 4) The Wisconsin Court System does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire. 5) Must report to the Madison, WI office.

TO APPLY: 

Please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references in a single .pdf document indicating the position #25-2511 Chief Information Officer to human.resources@wicourts.gov. All materials should address your relevant education, experience, and skills as it relates to the qualifications and special requirements listed above. Failure to follow these procedures may result in your disqualification.

DEADLINE:

In order to be assured consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 PM on April 13, 2025. The Wisconsin Court System will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants when requested. For additional information on the court system visit our website at www.wicourts.gov.