Information Technologies Director

About the role

The City of Champaign is seeking an experienced Information Technologies Director to lead strategic technology efforts that enhance services, strengthen security, and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the City Manager’s chief information officer and is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, security, and delivery of all municipal IT systems and services.
• Ensures high-quality internal IT service delivery, supports mission-critical public safety and emergency management systems, and leads innovation in technology adoption and governance.
• Balances strategic leadership with appropriate operational oversight and engagement in key technology initiatives.
• Aligns technology initiatives with organizational goals while fostering innovation, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, responsible technology governance, exceptional customer service, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance long-term planning with day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Management in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible public sector IT experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical staff and managing multidisciplinary IT teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed a master’s degree in information technology, public administration, management in information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.
• Certification programs or advanced training in leadership, project management, cybersecurity, information system security, geographic information systems, information technology infrastructure library, and/or risk and information systems control.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year; pension under IMRF and more.

Required Education

A 4 Year Degree

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Management in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible public sector IT experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical staff and managing multidisciplinary IT teams.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants should visit champaignil.gov/jobs to submit an application that includes the following:

• A cover letter
• A Resume
• Five professional references
• A completed series of online supplemental questions

Apply by July 31, 2026 at 12 p.m. CST, for first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the City’s Human Resources Department at 217-403-8770 or at hr@champaignil.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Champaign is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.