Chief Product Officer

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience: 

•  A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Public Administration, or a related field

• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in product management, technology strategy, or enterprise IT leadership, including at least three years in an executive or senior leadership role overseeing technology teams and functions.

• Preferred:

o   Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

o   Experience in state or local government IT or product leadership.

o   Experience leading product or technology organizations through large-scale transformation in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

Competencies:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of product management practices, AI, and portfolio management, sufficient to provide credible executive oversight and strategic direction.

• Ability to develop and communicate an enterprise product vision that guides organizational priorities, investment decisions, and technology adoption.

• Proven ability to lead leaders — setting direction, delegating effectively, and holding team managers accountable for outcomes.

• Experience building and sustaining high-performing product and technology teams through coaching, clear expectations, and a culture of accountability.

• Ability to translate enterprise strategy into clear direction and measurable product outcomes across multiple teams.

• Experience aligning diverse stakeholders across agencies, executive leadership, and technical teams around shared goals.

• Ability to engage, challenge, and advise senior leaders on complex product and technology decisions with significant organizational impact.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent technology interests in executive, legislative, and interagency settings.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter.  (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system.  You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your hard work?

o   Work/life Balance

o   Health Coverage

o   Retirement plans

o   Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

o   And more…

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. 

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Only online applications are accepted.  By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

• The Department of Administration participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.  After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.   For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here,  https://www.e-verify.gov/.