Current Recruitments

City of Durham, NC

Update 02/04 - interviews scheduled week of 02/09.

The City of Durham, North Carolina—one of the nation’s most dynamic and forward-leaning communities—invites accomplished technology executives to explore the opportunity to serve as its next Chief Information Officer. This is a high-impact, mission-driven role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and public service. With a growing population, major research institutions, and a bold vision for digital transformation, Durham offers a rare platform to reshape how a modern city leverages technology to enhance service delivery, strengthen resilience, and elevate the resident experience.

The CIO will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, guiding an enterprise IT agenda centered on modernization, data-driven decision-making, and organizational excellence. This leader will oversee major initiatives—including a citywide ERP implementation, cloud and cybersecurity advancements, and the expansion of AI and automation—while cultivating a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. The role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build alignment across a diverse, high-performing organization.

Ideal candidates bring a track record of transformational leadership, enterprise-scale technology management, and an unwavering commitment to equity, transparency, and public value. For the leader ready to shape a digitally empowered future for one of the Southeast’s most innovative cities, this is an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on Durham’s operations, workforce, and community.

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