Chief Technology Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Chief Technology Officer

This position is available as an on-site assignment (preferred) or remote assignment

Summary :

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a visionary leader responsible for shaping the bank's technology strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with business goals. This strategic role plays a critical part in overseeing the bank's technological infrastructure, digital transformation efforts, and the delivery of innovative solutions to enhance customer experiences.

Wage Type : Salaried

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the bank's business objectives. Define the bank's technology roadmap, guiding the adoption of emerging technologies and innovation.
• Provide strategic leadership to technology teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Mentor and guide teams to achieve technical excellence and business outcomes.
• Lead the bank's digital transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, products, and services through technology. Drive a customer-centric approach to digital solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Drive innovation by exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies that enhance the bank's competitive edge.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable and robust technology architecture. Ensure that systems are secure, efficient, and aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with vendors, technology partners, and third-party providers to source and implement technology solutions that meet the bank's requirements and security standards.
• Mitigate technology-related risks by ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations, data privacy standards, and industry best practices. Implement security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Lead large-scale technology projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery. Monitor project progress and manage resources effectively to meet deadlines and goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, business units, and cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with business strategies. Foster a culture of communication and collaboration.
• Manage the technology budget, allocating resources efficiently to support technology initiatives, projects, and operational needs.
• Establish performance metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of technology solutions and processes. Continuously monitor and optimize technology performance.
• Carries out responsibilities in a manner consistent with our values and operating principles, in accordance with policy and applicable laws, and with a commitment to continuous improvement and process excellence.
• Any other duties as assigned.

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Organizational Structure :

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Supervises : Information Technology Department

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TransPecos Banks will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than the candidate. We will consider any candidate for whom an Agency submits an unsolicited resume, to have been referred to us by the Agency free of any charges or fees, other than those agencies we engage on a specific search. TransPecos Banks will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.