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Head of Technology
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-10-28
Listing for:
Good co India
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-28
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Cybersecurity, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Define and execute the organization's technology strategy, vision, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
- Lead technology teams across software engineering, infrastructure, cloud operations, cybersecurity, data engineering, and IT operations.
- Establish scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology architectures to support business growth and digital transformation.
- Oversee the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software applications, platforms, and enterprise systems.
- Drive technology modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, application modernization, automation, AI integration, and platform engineering.
- Establish engineering standards, architectural guidelines, coding practices, security policies, and technology governance frameworks.
- Manage technology budgets, resource allocation, vendor relationships, licensing, and infrastructure costs.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, business teams, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technology initiatives.
- Define and monitor key technology performance indicators, delivery metrics, system availability, operational efficiency, and service-level agreements.
- Ensure cybersecurity, data privacy, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery, business continuity, and enterprise risk management.
- Oversee project and program delivery, ensuring effective prioritization, predictable execution, quality, and timely delivery.
- Build, mentor, and retain high-performing technology teams while developing leadership capabilities and succession plans.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and strategic partnerships to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
- Drive Agile and Dev Ops practices, CI/CD adoption, automation, continuous improvement, and collaboration across engineering and operations.
- Present technology strategy, investment proposals, operational performance, risks, and transformation progress to senior management and other stakeholders.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Typically 8 to 13 years of experience in technology, software engineering, IT management, or platform development, with substantial experience in technical leadership.
- Proven track record of leading engineering or technology teams and delivering complex technology initiatives.
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, software development, cloud platforms, distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and modern application design.
- Hands-on or strategic experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, along with cloud infrastructure and cloud cost optimization.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, identity and access management, business continuity, and technology risk management.
- Experience implementing Dev Ops, CI/CD, Agile methodologies, automation, monitoring, and software delivery best practices.
- Ability to define technology roadmaps, evaluate technology investments, manage budgets, and align technical decisions with business priorities.
- Experience managing vendors, technology partners, contracts, licensing, and outsourced service providers.
- Strong leadership, people management, communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor technical leaders, build high-performing teams, manage organizational change, and foster a culture of innovation.
- Familiarity with AI, generative AI, data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies is an advantage.
- Experience with technology governance frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL, or COBIT is desirable.
- Relevant cloud, architecture, project management, or cybersecurity certifications are beneficial but not mandatory.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution, technical quality, business value, and long-term scalability.
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