Chief Technology Officer at eHealth4everyone

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer who will be responsible for making executive technology decisions on behalf of the company, including managing a technology budget and making investments to align the company with their vision for its technological needs. S/he should be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator and an expert in technological development.

S/he will work directly under the CEO and will act as both a technology and business expert, making decisions that will impact the current and future operations of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Run with the vision for how technology will be used in the company.

• Identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs.

• Outline the goals for research and development.

• Create timelines for the development and deployment of all technological services.

• Make executive decisions on behalf of the company's technological requirements.

• Represent the technological agenda in Management meetings and when making hiring decisions

• Maintain a consumer-focused outlook and manage technology budgets and time frames for purchasing, staffing and operations

• Create overall technology standards and practices & Ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

• Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships

• Aid in the delivering of IT projects to market.

• Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics

• Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture

• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape

• Take the initiative in thought; leadership, innovation and creativity

• Work closely with Marketing, Business Development and Operations to define and deliver new products and enhancements

Requirements:

• At least a Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, an MBA is an added advantage

• At least 5 years experience working in a technological role.

• At least 5 years managerial experience.

Skills:

• Advanced technological skill set and a demonstrated history with technology.

• Exceptional team management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Ability to delegate efficiently.

• In-depth knowledge of web systems architecture, design and development

• Hands on experience with complex project management 

• Extensive industry knowledge with an eye towards the future.