CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER  

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects and technological resources of the organization.

The CTO will work with the Executive Management to grow the company through the use of technological resources. Using an active and practical approach, the

CTO will direct all employees in the technology department to attain the company’s strategic goals.  

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Directs the company’s strategic direction, development and future growth. 

• Works in a consultative fashion with other department heads, such as marketing, finance and operations as an advisor of technologies that may improve their

efficiency and effectiveness.  

• Conducts research and case studies on leading technologies and makes determinations on the probability of implementation. •

Ensures control of the technology departmental budgets.  

• Develops and directs all safeguards to reduce the risk of outside breaches and protect sensitive internal and external client information •

Develops and implements all internal communication systems, such as email and instant messaging etc  

• Plans and implements proper Internet usage policies for employee 

• Manages digital media assets  

• Consistently evaluates technical efficiency and makes changes as necessary 

• Makes presentations to board of directors and chief executive officer 

• Develops and enhances the company’s App to increase traffic  

• Identifies competitive advantages and technological trends for the benefit of a company 

• Directs the development and possible implementation of policies in instances of a breach, also known as disaster recovery plans 

REQUIREMENTS  

• Have strong engineering discipline: Be able to apply practical knowledge to build better software. 

• Have strong experience in both managing people and guiding technical strategy.  

• Have a large and quality network, including trusted development firms, engineers, and consultants who can help fill the gaps in his/her knowledge. • Have

knowledge of the full stack of the technology such as PHP, Web Server Apache/ Nginx, HTML 5, JavaScript, jQuery, PhantomJS, Automating Tools and 

Android/IoS development.  

• Have a practical approach, who should be a true team player, willing to puts his or her ego aside when 

necessary.  

• Possess good communication skills, who can translate between business and technical spheres streamlines communication and ensure that the projects are

going in the right direction.  

• Be able to focus on the big picture, recognise the value of staying apace with technical trends and think strategically about the

future.  

• Have knowledge and landscape of newest tools as well as industry trends.  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

• BS in related field 

• At least 10 years of experience in Information Technology 

• At least 5 years of management and strategic experience