Chief Technology Officer Jobs

A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is an IT professional responsible for providing leadership for all technology-related aspects of a business. They will be capable of making important and complex technology decisions that will impact the performance of a business and help reach their goals.

As a Chief Technology Officer your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Creating both short and long term strategies for the implementation and usage of technology within the company.
• Devise goals and objectives for future research and development efforts.
• Make all executive decisions relating to any technological requirements.
• Analyse technology performance metrics and develop plans for improvements accordingly.
• Lead and mentor team members.
• Overseeing technology budgets.
• Actively staying up to date with developments and trends within the technology industry.
• Understanding and adhering to technological regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively within the organisation with teams such as Marketing and Business Development to ensure business goals are being met.

Opportunity for career advancement

A Chief Technology Officer is a high-level managerial role. Therefore a CTO can expect a highly competitive salary as well as an environment where skills and connections can be developed.

Chief Technology Officer job requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Proven 8 years working in a technological role with at least 5 years working at a managerial capacity
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of technological trends.