Senior Technology Officer/Adviser at eHealth4everyone

We are looking for a Senior Technology Officer/Adviser who will be responsible for making executive technology decisions on behalf of the company, including managing a technology portfolio to align the company with its 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 with 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 delivery 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. 

Qualification and Skills: 

• At least a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, an MBA is an added advantage 
• MUST have Web Development experience 
• At leastseven (7) years of experience working with Java and Python. 
• A minimum of seven (7 )years in a managerial/leadership role. 
• 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 toward the future.