Chief Digital & Technology Officer (CDTO)

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Chief Digital & Technology Officer (CDTO) for a position with a Major Utility Company located in San Juan, PR. This is a direct hire opportunity.

This is a mission-critical transformation mandate at the intersection of grid operations, enterprise data, and AI-powered innovation. The CDTO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, owning the full technology portfolio including IT/OT infrastructure, data and analytics, AI product development, and cybersecurity. This leader will be accountable for ensuring secure, resilient technology operations while accelerating AI-driven transformation to improve grid reliability, storm restoration, and customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure 24/7 availability, resiliency, and performance of enterprise and operational IT/OT systems
• Lead IT service management (ITSM) with a focus on minimizing downtime and accelerating storm restoration support
• Oversee hybrid infrastructure, field communications networks, and end-user computing
• Define and execute a multi-year digital and grid modernization roadmap
• Lead the design and deployment of AI-powered tools integrated into the enterprise technology stack
• Own and execute the enterprise data strategy, aligning data capabilities with operational, regulatory, and business intelligence priorities
• Establish the company as a data-driven utility by embedding analytics into core operational workflows
• Deliver modern, intuitive, and reliable customer platforms (web, mobile, outage portals)
• Lead a comprehensive cybersecurity program aligned to NERC CIP, NIST, and utility critical infrastructure standards
• Establish disciplined IT and data capital planning and portfolio prioritization tied directly to business and grid outcomes

Requirements:

• 15 years of executive leadership in technology, digital transformation, data strategy, or related domains
• Proven experience deploying and scaling AI and machine learning solutions in complex operational environments
• Deep expertise in enterprise data management: data governance, MDM, data architecture, and analytics platform development
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale enterprise and operational technology transformation in mission-critical, 24/7 environments
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms, OT/IT integration, cybersecurity, and AI/ML
• Track record of building high-performing data, engineering, and AI product teams
• Experience navigating regulated environments and working with government or regulatory stakeholders

Desired skills:

• Experience with utility systems (OMS, ADMS, SCADA, EAM, CIS) strongly preferred
• Operator and transformer: equally strong in execution and long-term vision
• Data-first thinker who understands that great AI requires great data
• Crisis-tested leader with experience in high-stakes, real-time operational environments
• Deep collaborator across operations, finance, regulatory, and customer functions
• Customer- and community-focused, with a strong sense of mission and public trust

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.