The following posting supercedes a previous posting from The Walters for a Director of Information Technology. It reflects a broadening of responsibilities and resources. Apologies for cross-postings.
*THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM, BALTIMORE, MD <http://www.thewalters.org/>, SEEKS * *CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER* The Walters Art Museum is searching to fill the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The CTO is expected to provide leadership and management for the use of a wide range of technologies used at the museum. The CTO is also expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of how technology-based opportunities will re-envision and re-shape traditional museums in order to achieve success in the 21st century and will work with staff, the Director and Board to foster, fund, achieve this end.. *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* 1. Fill the vital role of informing and advising management on the ways in which technology can best serve the Museum's programs and practices. Therefore, it is expected that the CTO will be actively engaged in maintaining an awareness of emerging technologies, trends, and challenges which will help shape the future of the museum. 2. Provide leadership, management, and support for the use of a broad range of technologies related to museum operations including collection and exhibitions interpretation, education, stewardship of the collection, and other activities related to achieving the museum's mission; technologies include data and voice networking, imaging, email, special software applications and general office productivity software, workstations and peripherals, web presence and features, exhibition-based inter-actives and displays, security systems, audio visual resources, and any other devices and applications which would be reasonably subsumed within this rubric as well as help desk and other support services. 3. Manage four departments: a. Network Administration -- responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining data and voice networks and related equipment and software b. Digital Imaging Services -- responsible for: original photography; conversion of traditional media to digital images; staff access to images through the digital asset management system; and, administering the rights and reproductions program. c. Collections Management Support -- responsible for managing the collection database which includes object identifying, descriptive, condition and location information. d. User Support Services -- responsible for: immediate technology help to staff using technology systems; meeting needs for audio visual services; mailroom operations; and, other support services as required 4. Develop and manage technology operating, capital, and special project budgets. 5. Assure that technology-based projects are successfully realized within their planned budget and timeframes. 6. Help management and staff understand technology trends and opportunities and provides internal technology consultation. 7. Develop and maintain relevant policies and procedures. 8. Provide assistance with grant application and project reporting requirements. 9. Develop and update long-range strategic technology plans in support of institutional plans and mission. 10. Recommend and manage hardware and software procurement to meet ongoing staff needs and the requirements of the strategic plan. 11. Develop and implement staff training program to assure efficient and productive use of technology resources. 12. Performs other duties as necessary. *QUALIFICATIONS:* * *Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; education and/or training in related technology fields; five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience should include responsibility for: core and special purpose business software applications; end-user support for individuals and departments; infrastructure systems and technologies such as data/voice networks and storage and telephony; development and evaluation of Requests for Proposals; working with vendors; budget preparation, management and analysis; direct staff supervision and evaluation; experience which demonstrates likelihood to successfully achieve job responsibilities. Experience in the museum community is preferred, but not required. Qualified candidates are able to identify, read, analyze, interpret, synthesize and apply information from technical literature, professional and academic journals, financial reports, legal documents, and other sources. The candidate will have strong writing and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively present information to staff, top management, public groups and the Board of Trustees. The qualified candidate is able to work independently and with personal initiative, and interact and communicate effectively with subordinates and senior management. Strong personal management and organization skills are required. Qualified candidates must be team players, capable of working successfully in an environment which values transparency, consensus, and mutual support. This includes comfort in a business environment characterized by expanding technological opportunities, limited resources, and staff who are amenable, but must be shepherded, toward change. *REPORTS TO: *Associate Director for External Affairs *SALARY: *Commensurate with experience * * *EQUAL OPPTY STATEMENT: *The Walters Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer * * *CONTACT: Letters of interest and resumes may be sent to Brenda Jackson, Human Resources Manager - email bjackson at thewalters.org. * * *
