Chief Technology Officer

Overview

At Digital Harbor Foundation, this essential role focuses on championing a strategy and vision for leveraging technology to help communities unlock their full potential and flourish. The successful candidate 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, you will help our projects achieve their ambitious goals and serve as a thought-leader in the broader sector.

Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to digital equity, increasing diversity in the technology sector, and advancing technology innovation for the public good.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelors in computer science or related field or 8+ years in executive management in an applicable field.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying digital products.
• Extensive multi-sector experience is ideal.
• 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).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A strong vision for how technology can help communities unlock their full potential.
• Passion for bridging the digital divide.
• Analytical and pragmatic mind to balance big-picture strategy and executing details.
• 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.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 and collaborate on team-based projects.
• Ability to act as a strategic thought partner in tandem with the CEO.
• A strong understanding of current technology trends, particularly related to the application of technologies to address social challenges.

C-Level Executive Attributes

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this position is a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Leaders are expected to:

• Think strategically and shape the organization's future.
• Develop plans for functional areas to support the strategic vision.
• Rally employees and prepare teams to execute goals.
• Persuade, influence, and inspire colleagues and staff.
• Guide departments through change while minimizing disruptions.
• Draw on deep expertise and effectively delegate management duties.
• Assess direct reports against key metrics.
• Emulate the traits and behaviors valued by the organization's leadership.

Role and Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and manage a strategy for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex social challenges.
• Recruit projects and social innovators interested in using technology for social good.
• Provide comprehensive technology support to projects to empower them to achieve ambitious goals.
• Advise the President & CEO on technology trends and represent the Foundation externally.
• Translate strategic thinking into detailed planning.
• Collaborate across the organization to create impactful solutions.

Technology & Data Management

• Champion a vision for internal technology infrastructure.
• Directly manage the Manager of Technology Systems.
• Design and deploy technology policies and internal systems.
• Ensure information architecture is suited to organizational needs.
• Advise on identifying, purchasing, and implementing new technologies.
• Develop a comprehensive technology training program.
• Oversee all aspects of technology and data risk, compliance, and governance.
• Improve operational management systems in collaboration with the COO.

Additional Notes

This is a full-time, fully remote position with occasional in-person meetings at the Digital Harbor Foundation office as needed.

Compensation

$140,000 to $185,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Digital Harbor provides a best-in-class comprehensive set of benefits, including:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA with employer contributions, FSA, and disability/life insurance.
• Retirement: 401k plan with 6% matching.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO starting at 15 days, increasing with tenure, plus 16 paid holidays, bereavement, and parental leave.

If our mission and vision align with your personal values, please apply! A cover letter outlining your qualifications along with your resume is required.