CTO

CTO Job Description

We are seeking a highly-skilled CTO with a storied history in the technological sector. CTO's will be 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 Founder and will act as both a technology and business expert, making decisions that will impact the current and future operations of the company.

CTO 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.

CTO Requirements:

Masters degree in computer science or related field.

MBA preferred.

The applicant must possess entrepreneurial experience.

Exposure to startup/ internet industry preferred

8+ years working in a technological role.

5 years of managerial experience.

Advanced technological skillset and a demonstrated history with technology.

Exceptional team management skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Ability to delegate efficiently.

Extensive industry knowledge with an eye toward the future.