Agency official that provides advice and other assistance to the head of the agency and other senior management personnel to ensure that information technology is acquired and information resources are managed in a manner that implements the policies and procedures of the Congress and the priorities established by the head of the agency. Section 5125(a) of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 (ITMRA) establishes the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) by amending Section 33506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. CIA Central Intelligence Agency
The individual responsible for all the information services activity in a company.
A typical title for the highest ranking executive responsible for an organization's information systems.
an executive level officer who represents the chief information broker/architect/strategist of a company. Ideally, the CIO reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and maintains a lateral working relationship with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
manager responsible for information systems and technology in a business (p. 76)
a senior strategic-level management position that oversees all information technology systems and personnel for a firm, concentrating on long-range information system planning and strategy
manager of knowledge architecture and knowledge sharing.
The CIO makes the computer systems go. The title is usually given to the person responsible for the computer systems, but it has come to encompass a broad range of duties, including the setting of strategic direction. A CIO makes sure a company has the right information technology to achieve its business goals.
Organizationally, a CIO oversees a companyâ€(tm)s information technology strategy and capability, specifically ensuring it enables its business strategy. Within Accenture, CIO refers to the organization that provides value-based technology solutions and services for Accenture, including developing and maintaining the technology and communications environment.
A senior position with strategic responsibility for information management and information technology.
Dirigeant principal de l'information (DPI) A Senior Manager who ensures the organization uses information management and information technology (IM/IT) efficiently, within government guidelines. Defines the IM/IT infrastructure for the organization. Source: BC Government Information Resource Management Glossary
The chief information officer or CIO is a job title for the head of information technology group within an organization. They often report to the chief executive officer or chief financial officer. In military organizations, they report to the commanding officer or commanding general of the organization.