Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly-skilled CTO with a storied history in the technological sector. CTO’s are tasked with making executive technology decisions on behalf of the company, including managing a technology budget and making investments to align the company with its vision for its technological needs. You should be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and an expert in technological development.

You will work directly under the CEO and will act as both a technology and business expert, making decisions that will impact the current and future operations of the company.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Setting a vision for how technology will be used in the company.
• Ensuring that technological resources meet the company’s short and long-term needs.
• Outline the goals for research and development.
• Creating timelines for the development and deployment of all technological services.
• Making executive decisions on behalf of the company’s technological requirements.
• Acting as a mentor to team members.
• Maintaining a consumer-focused outlook and aiding in the delivery of IT projects to market.
• Managing technology budgets and time frames.
• Staying on top of technology trends and developments.
• Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards.
• Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role.
• Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy.
• Understanding of budgets and business-planning.
• Ability to conduct technological analyses and research.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership and organizational abilities.
• Strategic thinking.
• Problem-solving aptitude.
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus.