Chief Information & Technology Officer

About the role

Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. The possibilities for having fun as a Shriner are endless. Our local Shrine Centers (chapters) around the world have thousands of activity-based clubs, units and events that provide ways for members to connect with each other in a fun environment. A unique aspect of our local chapters is that creativity is encouraged, and if a club for a particular activity doesn't exist, members are empowered to create one.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all Fraternal Information Services operations and personnel.
• Manage staffing, including hiring, promotions, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Establish departmental goals and ensure performance expectations are met or exceeded.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to employees and managers across the function.
• Develop and manage the annual FIS budget.
• Monitor technology, cybersecurity, and data privacy risks affecting organizational systems and information assets.
• Assess emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices related to information security and sensitive data handling.
• Develop, implement, and maintain privacy, security, and risk management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards governing information security and data protection.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies that improve organizational effectiveness and security.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to support business objectives and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop business cases and analyses for major technology investments.
• Evaluate, recommend, and select technology solutions, vendors, hardware, software, communications systems, consulting services, and systems integration partners.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, price-performance evaluations, and comparative assessments to support purchasing decisions.
• Serve as a technical advisor on selection committees and strategic technology initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals Information Services, as well as other departments.
• Foster collaborative relationships to ensure effective sharing of information, technology resources, security practices, and organizational policies.
• Provide expert consultation on technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and information management matters.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Thorough knowledge of MS personal productivity software and MS operating systems
• Strong background in GUI type software development tools (MS Visual Studio)
• Experience with SQL and relational database systems
• Ability to blend user requirements and interests into satisfactory and acceptable programs
• Ability to produce documentation and training materials using MS Word and other software products.

Preferred

• 5 years of management/supervisory experience in project management
• 8 or more years of programmer analyst experience in software development and support
• Knowledge of accounting and accounting systems (Sage and QuickBooks)