Head of Technology
About the Company
Reputable provider of national agricultural resources & services
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1990
Employees
11-50
Specialties
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Technology to join their mission-driven team. The successful candidate will be a strategic and visionary technology leader, responsible for shaping and executing the company's technology direction. This role demands a balance of big-picture innovation and the practicalities of building scalable, secure systems. The Head of Technology will be a key member of the executive leadership team, collaborating with product, operations, and business leaders to align technical initiatives with the company's goals and client needs. They must be an influential and collaborative figure, with the ability to advocate for technology priorities and resources at the executive level. Key responsibilities for the Head of Technology include owning and executing the technology roadmap, driving innovation, and ensuring the technical excellence of the company's products and systems. The role also involves team building, talent management, and fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and high performance within the engineering organization. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 8 years' of experience in software development, and a proven track record in senior technical leadership. Expertise in modern software architecture, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and Agile/DevOps methodologies is essential, as is a strong technical skill set in JavaScript, React, Node.js, TypeScript, and Next.js. The Head of Technology should be a strategic planner with a focus on change management and execution, and experience in the AgTech industry is a plus.
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions