Chief Technology Officer

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy and Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and long-term objectives.
  • Serve as the primary technology advisor to senior leadership and the Board.
  • Ensure technology initiatives improve organizational efficiency
    , accessibility, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and service orientation within the technology function.

• Lead the assessment
  , design, development, and implementation of a resilient publishing platform to support digital content delivery, research, and stakeholder engagement.
• Evaluate and implement technologies that improve the searchability, usability, and accessibility of published content.
• Partner with standard setters, editorial, research, and communications teams to ensure the platform meets organizational needs.

• Identify and implement AI capabilities that enhance publishing, research, and operational workflows.
• Assess opportunities for AI in areas such as:
  
  Knowledge retrieval and research tools
  
  Content generation and summarization
  
  Workflow automation
• Establish governance and best practices for responsible and secure use of AI and other emerging technologies.

• Oversee the planning and execution of major technology initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
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• Implement project management and governance frameworks to support complex initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships, technology procurement, and contract negotiations.

• Lead and mentor technology professionals
  , fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Work closely with leadership and staff across the organization to understand operational needs and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Promote a client-service culture within the technology team.

• Translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights for leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Deliver effective presentations to executive leadership and Board committees
  .
• Serve as a trusted partner to internal teams and external partners.

• Significant leadership experience in technology strategy and execution
  , preferably in mission-driven organizations, professional services, publishing, or knowledge organizations.
• Demonstrated experience modernizing digital publishing platforms or large content delivery systems
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• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and practical applications within enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex technology projects and deliver results on time and within budget
  .
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  , with the ability to explain complex technologies simply.
• Collaborative leadership style with a client-service mindset
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• Experience leading and developing high-performing technology teams
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• Experience working within a senior corporate environment, not for profit or professional membership organizations
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• Familiarity with enterprise content management systems, digital research platforms, and data architecture
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• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and modern software development practices
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• Experience implementing AI-enabled knowledge platforms or research tools
  .

• Strategic thinker with executive presence and strong execution discipline
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Excellent communicator and presenter
• Mission-driven with a strong service orientation
• Comfortable working across both technical and non-technical audiences

The organization offers competitive executive compensation
, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the technology strategy of a respected mission-driven organization.