CTO - Chief Technology Officer
Description
The Chief Technology Officer's job position is responsible for the strategic planning and oversight of all aspects of business and corporate information systems. Operational responsibilities include the maintain the Hosting Operations for all customer environments and internal corporate IT infrastructure. This requires envisioning the company's service offerings, implementation of these offerings, and planning for risk and growth.

Responsibilities:
Strategy & Planning

In partnership with the company's founders, identify opportunities and risks for delivering the company's services, including identification of competitive services, opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles to the business success.

Identify technology trends and evolving social behavior that may support or impede the success of the business.

Evaluate and identify appropriate technology platforms (including web application frameworks and the deployment stack) for delivering the company's services.

Participate as a member of the senior management team in establishing governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately and the organization's resources are used responsibly, particularly in the areas of software development, office networks and computers, and telecommunications.

Collaborate with the appropriate departments to assess and recommend technologies that support company organizational needs.

Establish a governance process that meets government, partner, and company expectations for customer information privacy.

Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide information security plan that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company's data and servers.

Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.

Communicate the company's technology strategy to investors, management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders.

Operational Management:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices by attending relevant conferences and reading widely (including reading your peers blogs!).

Define and communicate company values and standards for acquiring or developing systems, equipment, or software within the company.

Ensure that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization.

Share knowledge, mentor, and educate the organization's investors, management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders with regard to the company's technological vision, opportunities, and challenges.

Ensure company technical problems are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Develop, track, and control the development and deployment annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations.

Supervise recruitment, training, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with the company hiring process, personnel policies, and budget requirements.

Establish standards of performance and monitor conformance for staff (through performance review) and vendors (through service level agreements).

Ensure the company's internal technological processes and customer-facing services comply with community expectations and applicable laws and regulations for privacy, security, and social responsibility.

Promote achievement of the company's business goals within a context of community collaboration by developing policies for sharing software code, technological innovation, business processes, and other intellectual property.

Contribute to open source software development, standardization of technologies, and evolution of best practices by collaborating with peers outside the company, releasing code, presenting at conferences, and writing for publication (online or offline).

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification

University degree in the field of computer science, business administration, or another rigorous discipline. An advanced degree in one these fields is a plus.

Knowledge & Experience:

Demonstrated ability to envision web-based services that meet consumer needs or solve business problems.

8 years* experience managing IT, networks and web development staff.

Hands-on experience coding in more than one currently popular web application framework.

Familiar with more than one software development methodology.

Ability to discern user requirements and develop specifications.

Knowledge of web standards.

Experience with Linux/UNIX / Windows system administration and web server configuration.

Experience with networking equipment such as firewalls, routers and switches

Knowledge of Internet protocols and RFC standards, database management systems, and revision control systems.

Familiarity with technical requirements of Internet marketing and search engine optimization.

Familiarity with information security vulnerabilities and risk management.

Familiarity with consumer privacy and payments industry compliance requirements.

Exposure to business theory, business process development, governance processes, management, budgeting, and administrative operations.

Personal Attributes:

Proven leadership ability.

Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.

Keen attention to detail.

Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

Exceptional service orientation.

Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

On-call availability and periodic overtime.

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package and the professional advantage of an environment that recognizes your contributions and supports continued personal development. Impulse Point offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Equity Participation, Vacation, Sick and Holiday Paid Time Off, and Tuition Reimbursement.

***Unable to sponsor H1b visas at this time***
***Local Candidates only, there is no relocation available for this opportunity**