Role OverviewThe Chief Technology Officer will lead the organization's technology strategy and help shape how we use technology to serve our members, staff, and the public works profession. This role provides leadership for enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data governance, digital transformation, artificial intelligence readiness, and technology operations.
What You Will Do
Develop and lead APWA's technology strategy and roadmap, oversee enterprise systems, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, business continuity planning, and technology risk management, and help the organization strengthen its use of data, reporting, analytics, and emerging technologies.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with practical execution, is comfortable discussing long-term technology strategy with executive leadership, and can guide projects, support teams, and ensure day-to-day technology operations run smoothly.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible technology leadership experience
- Demonstrated success leading technology strategy, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data initiatives, cloud technologies, and organizational change
- Experience managing staff, vendors, consultants, and third-party technology partners
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to translate complex technology concepts into business value
- Experience in an association, nonprofit, membership organization, or similar environment is a plus. Experience with Salesforce/Fonteva is also desirable
Benefits
- Remote-hybrid work schedules
- 15 days each of paid vacation and family medical leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible schedule with alternate Fridays off
- Excellent and affordable insurance coverage
- Matching retirement contributions
- Ongoing growth through employee professional and continuing education opportunities
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