APPLY NOW - Assistant Chief Information Officer - City of San Jose, CA

At the center of one of the most dynamic technology ecosystems in the world, the City of San José offers a rare opportunity for a forward-thinking technology executive to shape the future of public service delivery at scale. As the Assistant Chief Information Officer, you will help lead a nationally recognized municipal IT organization that is redefining how local government leverages innovation, data, and emerging technologies – including artificial intelligence – to better serve a diverse and rapidly evolving community. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and impact, partnering closely with executive leadership to modernize systems, strengthen cybersecurity, and build a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

Known as the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” the City of San José plays a vital economic and cultural role anchoring the world’s leading region of innovation. Spanning 178 square miles at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, San José is the largest city in Northern California and the 12th largest city in the nation. With approximately one million residents and 80,000 businesses, San José is one of the most diverse large cities in the United States. San José’s quality of life is unsurpassed. Surrounded by the Diablo and Santa Cruz mountain ranges and enjoying an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, residents have easy access to the beaches along the California coast including Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Carmel; Yosemite and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains; local and Napa Valley wine country; and the rich cultural and recreational life of the entire Bay region.

Learn more about the City of San Jose here and their Information Technology Department here.

Interested candidates should apply here. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé below no later than Monday, May 11, 2026.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Greg Nelson, at greg@mosaicpublic.com or (916) 581-1426.

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