We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of our business. You will communicate with employees, stakeholders and customers to ensure our company’s technologies are used appropriately.

Strategic thinking and strong business acumen are essential in this role. We expect you to be well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts. If you are also an excellent communicator and public speaker, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Works with other departments to use new technologies to streamline company policies and rules
• Conducts research to improve the technological assets of a company
• Oversees IT budgets to make sure there are no unnecessary expenditures
• Develops and directs all networking safeguards to reduce the risk of outside breaches and protect sensitive internal and external client information
• Develops and implements all internal communication systems, such as email and instant messaging
• Plans and implements proper Internet usage policies for employees
• Evaluates new technology and makes recommendations on technological solutions
• Uses technological assets to help ease use for employees and clients
• Manages any digital media assets
• Consistently evaluates technical efficiency and makes changes as necessary
• Makes presentations to board of directors and chief executive officer
• Develops and enhances a company's website to increase site traffic
• Identifies competitive advantages and technological trends for the benefit of a company
• Directs the development and possible implementation of policies in instances of a breach, also known as disaster recovery plans

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

·         Masters in computer Sciences preferred

·         20+ years’ software engineering and IT experience

·         Familiarity with marketing platforms, programs and policies

·         Extensive experience with MVC frameworks

·         Exceptional project management and organization skills