CTO - Chief Technology Officer

At Digital Harbor Foundation, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) fills an essential role focused on championing a strategy and vision for leveraging technology to help communities unlock their full potential and flourish. The CTO will support a portfolio of projects deploying novel, cutting-edge technologies to help solve complex social challenges. By building a comprehensive strategy and leveraging a network of thought leaders across multiple sectors, the CTO will help our projects achieve their ambitious goals and serve as a thought-leader in the broader sector. The ideal candidate for this position has extensive experience supporting multiple aspects of product design and is passionate about building a coalition of technical thought leaders to leverage technology to tackle some of society’s most complex social challenges. Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to digital equity for everyone, increasing diversity in the technology sector, and advancing technology innovation for the public good. Through a portfolio of projects focused on developing leadership within communities, we support those closest to challenges to take deliberate actions based on a design thinking approach, backed by data analysis, grounded in a practice of collective impact, and driven by a commitment to racial equity. Bachelors in computer science or related field or 8+ years in executive management in an applicable field. Experience designing, developing, and deploying digital products. Relevant certifications, such as Cyber Security (e.g. CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM), Information Technology (e.g., CompTIA A, Cisco CCNA), or Project Management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile). A strong vision for how technology can help communities unlock their full potential Passion for bridging the digital divide. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a growing and evolving environment. Clear commitment and vision for how equity and inclusion show up in organizational design Experience and expertise related to application development, infrastructure optimization, mobile computing, data and analytics. In addition, experience in developing/implementing data governance and enterprise architecture is highly desired. Flexible, open-minded, and collaborative mindset. Ability to successfully work independently, including managing multiple projects and deadlines and proactively identifying and completing tasks. Ability to collaborate on informal and formal team-based projects. Ability to act as a strategic thought partner in tandem with the CEO and make recommendations that take into account competing needs and priorities. A strong understanding of current technology trends, particularly related to the application of technologies to address social challenges. Reporting directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer, this position is a member of Digital Harbor Foundation’s senior leadership team. Prepare their teams to execute on the tasks that help achieve the organization’s goals. Assess their direct reports against key metrics to ensure quality performance and improvement. Work well with groups in one-on-one settings to help create the corporate culture. This is a full-time, fully remote with occasional in-person meetings at the Digital Harbor Foundation office as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Technology Strategy & Leadership Develop and manage a strategy for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex social challenges. Help Digital Harbor Foundation recruit projects and social innovators who are interested in using technology to solve the most pressing social challenges. Provide comprehensive technology support to Digital Harbor Foundation projects to empower them to achieve their ambitious goals. Advise the President & CEO on current technology trends and opportunities and represent Digital Harbor Foundation at external events and in meetings with external stakeholders. Translate between strategic thinking and detailed planning, with the ability to manage ambiguous and unstructured problem sets. Collaborate across the organization to create the most effective, efficient, and impactful solution that utilizes Digital Harbor Foundation content, systems, tools, and technologies. Coordinate with Digital Harbor’s senior leadership team to ensure full use of Digital Harbor systems and infrastructure. Find opportunities for external engagement that demonstrate Digital Harbor Foundation’s thought leadership. Technology & Data Management Champion a vision and strategy for Digital Harbor Foundation’s internal technology infrastructure. Directly manage the Manager of Technology Systems, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Digital Harbor Foundation’s technology infrastructure. With input from Digital Harbor Foundation’s Board of Directors, design and deploy a