**_This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in our Raymond James HQ office location in St. Petersburg, FL 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.