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Head, Office of the CIO
- Raymond James Financial, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL)
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_This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month._
_Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future._
Qualifications:
Required:
+ Ten (10) or more years of experience in enterprise technology leadership, technology program management, management consulting, or a similar strategic advisory role.
+ Direct experience supporting a senior technology executive in a highly visible, trusted capacity.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead structured programs, manage complex cross‑functional initiatives, and guide teams in delivering high‑impact work.
+ Strong enterprise technology knowledge, including strategy development, governance, and large‑scale transformation.
+ Proven track record producing high‑quality executive reporting and presentations for senior audiences.
+ Financial management experience including budgets, forecasting, headcount planning, and portfolio investment analysis.
+ Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments while exercising sound judgment and executive‑level influence.
+ Clear understanding that this is a delivery‑oriented role requiring hands‑on execution and personal accountability for outcomes.
Preferred:
+ Big Four or top‑tier consulting experience focused on technology strategy, technology operations, or enterprise transformation.
+ Prior experience leading or supporting an Office of the CIO or Chief of Staff function in a large enterprise environment.
+ Experience working directly with C‑suite executives in strategic planning and decision‑making settings.
+ Background in financial services.
Measures of Success
Success in this role will be demonstrated by:
+ Predictable execution and improved outcomes across strategic technology initiatives
+ Clear alignment between technology strategy, investment priorities, and delivery
+ High‑quality, decision‑ready executive reporting adopted by senior leadership
+ A high‑performing Office of the CIO function recognized as a trusted partner
+ Strong operating discipline and cadence across the technology leadership team
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership of the Office of the CIO
+ Serve as a key advisor to the CIO by transforming ideas, questions, and direction into structured analysis, recommendations, and actionable execution plans.
+ Own and drive the core operating rhythm of the CIO organization, including leadership meetings, agendas, materials, follow‑ups, and executive communications.
+ Build, lead, and scale a high‑performing OCIO team, providing coaching, development, and clear accountability for results.
Pr **ogram Leadership and Special Project Execution:**
+ Run the Office of the CIO as an enterprise‑scale program with defined objectives, governance, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
+ Lead high‑impact initiatives assigned directly by the CIO, including operating model assessments, organizational design, strategic planning enablement, and productivity transformations.
+ Orchestrate complex, cross‑functional initiatives with firm‑wide impact, proactively managing risks, dependencies, and executive escalations.
+ Partner with technology senior leaders and the Enterprise PMO to establish, enforce, and continuously improve program execution standards.
Technology Strategy and Advisory Support:
+ Drive and shape the advancement of the enterprise technology strategy through analysis, research, and structured, data‑driven recommendations.
+ Strengthen strategic decision‑making by providing context, insights, scenario analysis, and trade‑off evaluations.
+ Facilitate strategic planning sessions and senior leadership workshops, including development of multi‑year technology priorities and roadmaps.
Executive Reporting and Communication
+ Produce clear, concise, and decision‑ready reporting for senior leadership covering strategic initiatives, financial performance, execution risks, and organizational health.
+ Prepare materials for executive committees, board‑level discussions, and C‑suite engagements.
+ Ensure the CIO and technology leadership team have timely, accurate, and actionable information to drive decisions.
Financial and Productivity Support
+ Partner closely with finance, operations, and technology leaders on budget planning, forecasting, headcount management, and investment prioritization.
+ Support productivity and cost‑efficiency initiatives during periods of budget pressure while maintaining alignment to strategic objectives.
+ Ensure technology investment decisions are supported by rigorous financial analysis and clear linkage to enterprise priorities.
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