CTO (Chief Technology Officer) job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a CTO (Chief Technology Officer) job summary
Are you intrigued by the advances in big data? Are you excited by the opportunity to develop a company’s technological backbone from the ground up? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you. Our start-up marketing company needs a CTO (Chief Technology Officer) who can provide technical leadership and training for the rest of the company. The ideal applicant will have an organized and creative mindset that drives him or her to find innovative solutions to common problems. If you have a background in marketing and have the skills necessary to fulfill the obligations of a C-level position, we want to hear from you.
CTO (Chief Technology Officer) responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Represent the technological agenda in staff meetings and when making hiring decisions
- Maintain current knowledge of technology landscape and developments
- Consolidate our technology platforms and create plans for each
- Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics
- Identify new areas of digital marketing opportunities and create plans to implement them for us and our clients
- Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity
- Spearhead IT projects to increase our market reach and improve our USP
- Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture
CTO (Chief Technology Officer) qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- MBA preferred
- 7+ years’ software engineering and IT experience
- Proven track record of success in leadership positions
- Familiarity with marketing platforms, programs and policies
- Extensive experience with MVC frameworks
- Exceptional project management and organization skills
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