The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is recruiting an experienced Chief Operating Officer to direct an organization of about 75 professionals in the delivery of information technology infrastructure services and managed network services. These services are provided to state and local government agencies in both insourced and outsourced environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing one of the largest state government outsourcing contracts in the nation. The position reports directly to GTA’s Executive Director, who is also Chief Information Officer for the state of Georgia. The position is located in Atlanta.

We are seeking an executive with:
• a strong combination of business and management skills in the delivery of shared technology services, and
• at least 15 years’ experience in a services company with complex transactions and where technology is mission critical.

Our ideal candidate would have successfully managed the transition of an organization to an outsourced services environment.

GTA’s new COO will be expected to complete the delivery of several key initiatives, including the transformation of the state’s IT infrastructure and managed network services in partnership with external service providers. The new COO will also be expected to work with the CIO to establish and execute a strategy for the effective management of application development in the state’s Executive Branch.

For a complete description of responsibilities and qualifications and to apply online, please go to https://www.careers.ga.gov/...p?ReqNum=980-81237aa.

About GTA

GTA is responsible for providing state-of-the-art shared technology services to Executive Branch agencies, state constitutional officers, the Board of Regents and local municipal governments. On an annual basis, GTA provides about $300 million worth of technology services to its customers. GTA also establishes enterprise-wide technology policies and standards. It is charged with both governance and oversight for all major technology initiatives within the Executive Branch.

To learn more, visit our Web site at www.gta.georgia.gov.


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