Chief Information Office - CIO / Chief Technology Officer - CTO

Tasks:

• The position is expected to be a hybrid CTO and CIO (Chief Information Officer)
• CTO: Often focuses on external-facing technology, product innovation, and customer-facing platforms.
• CIO: Typically focuses on internal IT operations, systems, and ensuring employees have the tools to work efficiently.
• The successful candidate will be expected to successful perform the following functions, which will be evaluated based on the metrics below:
  • Developing and implementing a technology strategy that aligns with the DSS's business goals, objectives and budget.
  • Leading and managing technology teams to ensure projects meet business needs and deadlines are met and are within budget.
  • Ensuring cybersecurity measures are in place and managing technology-related risks within DSS.
  • Managing vendor relationships and establishing technology partnerships to support DSS's technological needs.
  • Attracting skilled technology professionals and fostering their growth, including converting consultant lines into permanent positions.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Advanced degree in a technology-related field, such as Computer Science or Information Technology
• Extensive experience in tech leadership, software development, and scaling tech organizations.
• Deep knowledge of architecture, infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure).
• Strong strategic planning, financial management, and leadership abilities.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
• Experience in vendor management and technology partnerships
• Proven experience in talent acquisition and development
• Greater consideration will be provided to candidates who have at least ten (10) years' experience providing services of a similar size and scope at an executive level of supervision.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.