Chief Information Officer

Oglethorpe Power Corporation (OPC), the nation's largest power supply cooperative and one of the primary energy producers in Georgia, is seeking a visionary and execution-focused Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the modernization and strategic direction of its enterprise-wide information technology. This newly created executive role will be responsible for developing and implementing a forward-looking IT strategy that strengthens operational efficiency, enhances cybersecurity, and delivers innovative, customer-focused solutions across the organization and its affiliates.

Job Duties

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and communicate a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with OPC's mission, purpose, and long-term goals.
• Create a 5-year technology roadmap that enables innovation, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.
• Define and implement a data governance philosophy and model to ensure consistency, quality, and accessibility of enterprise data.
• Provide strategic oversight of OPC's relationship with its related third-party IT services provider -- ensuring alignment, accountability, service delivery, and overall IT Service Management (ITSM).

Technology Modernization & Systems Oversight

• Lead modernization efforts across the organization with a proven track record of successful transformation.
• Conduct a full audit of existing systems to identify underutilized functionalities, replacement needs, and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate and clearly articulate the capabilities and limitations of existing technology products.
• Assess market alternatives when current systems cannot meet business needs.
• Replace outdated systems with modern, user-friendly alternatives to gain efficiencies.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Oversee OPC's comprehensive cyberattack response plan to ensure coordinated, rapid response across OPC departments.
• Oversee relationship with related third parties providing data privacy and corporate security services.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of internal processes to identify critical gaps caused by lack of technology use and implement solutions to mitigate risk.
• Lead technology aspects of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Operational Excellence

• Implement policies for system upgrades, including rigorous testing and formal sign-off before go-live.
• Ensure robust IT resource planning so that all employees are equipped with necessary technology on Day One.
• Oversee daily IT operations including problem management, change management, and project management.
• Provide oversight and leadership for large-scale system implementations, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery.

AI & Emerging Technologies

• Lead implementation of AI across the organization.
• Oversee related third-party's deployment of an in-house AI platform with appropriate controls to support secure, everyday use by internal teams.

Mobility, Accessibility & User Experience

• Lead the implementation of mobile access to key platforms.
• Provide leadership and oversight for AV capabilities delivered by third parties to support OPC special events and virtual meetings.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).

Experience

• Proven track record of helping organizations modernize their technology and implement enterprise-wide IT transformations.
• Experience in a senior IT leadership role within a medium or large, complex organization—preferably in the utility, energy, or other highly regulated sector.

Specialized Skills

• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, cybersecurity, mobile technologies, and data governance.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale system implementations and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.