PubSec Field Chief Technology Officer - Forward Deployed Engineering

Location: Austin, TX USA

About Us

• Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.
• Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

The PubSec Field Chief Technology Officer - Forward Deployed Engineering will develop and implement a global technology strategy to align with business goals, ensuring technological resources meet the company's needs while adhering to regulatory standards. This role involves collaborating with the Executive team to assess potential opportunities, managing a complex budget, and providing guidance and mentorship in engineering excellence. The CTO will lead strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and maintain strong communication and decision-making frameworks across the organization.

Role Description

• Developing and implementing a global technology strategy to achieve business success for external clients and internal service delivery
• Ensuring that technological resources meet the company’s short and long-term needs
• Creating timelines for the development and deployment of all technology services
• Making executive decisions on behalf of the company’s technological requirements
• Collaborate closely with the Executive team to lead the assessment, prioritization, and techno-economic feasibility of potential opportunities
• Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards
• Stay informed with industry best practices and provide guidance, inspiration, and mentorship in engineering excellence
• Manage a complex budget including building new investment cases and effectively gauging return on investment
• Behaviors and Competencies
• Technical Expertise: Can create new applications for technical knowledge and skills and can lead the development of technical standards and procedures.
• Strategic Thinking: Can analyze complex situations, drive organizational transformation, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.
• Leadership: Can lead strategic team initiatives, inspire others to take leadership roles, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Innovation: Can proactively lead organizational adaptability, inspire creativity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Business Acumen: Can provide strategic guidance and insights to drive overall business success.
• Change Management: Can lead and model exceptional change management at all levels of the organization, can develop and implement change management strategies, and can coach others to improve their change management skills.
• Collaboration: Can lead complex team projects, inspire others to collaborate effectively, and foster a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose.
• Decision-Making: Can lead organizational decision-making, mentor others in developing decision-making skills, and create frameworks that enhance the decision-making capabilities of the team.
• Communication: Can lead and model exceptional communication at all levels of the organization, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills.
• Project and Goal Focus: Can lead strategic project initiatives, inspire goal-oriented focus in others, and foster an environment that values project alignment and optimization.

Skill Level Requirements

• Track record of developing strategic technology roadmaps and delivering on timelines and within budget - Expert
• Desire to work in a collaborative, open environment on an Agile team as a contributor and mentor - Expert
• Ability to work with key stakeholders across the business and seamlessly deliver results  - Expert
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills with ability to simplify and explain complex problems to stakeholders of all levels across multiple functions  - Expert
• A linear, logical thinking style with ability to break down and solve difficult problems  - Expert
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism  - Expert
• Emotional intelligence, flexible work style, and excellent diplomatic skills across all levels of the organization  - Expert
• Knowledge of all functions and roles within IT department - Expert
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure  - Expert

Other Requirements

Completed Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

10+ years’ experience in the information technology industry

10+ years of leadership experience

Deep technical background in technology infrastructure and cloud

Position may require up to 50% Travel

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $250,000 - $500,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status