chief information officer

Code 1330.2

The information systems director / CIO (CIO o gerente de sistemas) ensures internal IT supports operations: systems, data, security and vendors. Use this Job Dictionary profile to CIO leadership as distinct from a product CTO.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • market analysis
  • information architecture
  • systems development life-cycle
  • information structure
  • software design methodologies
  • ICT project management methodologies
  • software architecture models
  • decision support systems
  • attack vectors

Skills and competences

  • Explicar el diseño y la operación de los Sistemas de Información Hospitalaria
  • implement ICT risk management
  • implement corporate governance
  • monitor technology trends
  • define technology strategy
  • manage software releases
  • optimise choice of ICT solution
  • forecast future ICT network needs
  • carry out strategic research
  • use different communication channels
  • utilise decision support system

Transversal competences

  • coordinate technological activities
  • ensure adherence to organisational ICT standards
  • maintain plan for continuity of operations
  • review development process of an organisation

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What to assess for this role

Assess systems governance, continuity and relationship with business areas.

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What does a CIO do?
Prioritises the systems portfolio, owns availability/security and aligns IT to the company plan.
Same as technology director?
Sometimes yes in Chilean org charts; strictly CIO stresses internal systems and CTO the digital product.
What to measure when hiring?
Transformation or stabilisation cases and handling of critical vendors.

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