Chief Technology Officer

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:

The CTO is the senior executive responsible for developing and implementing KCI’s technology strategy to ensure alignment with strategic goals to drive organizational innovation and growth. The position directs the opportunities and risks to establish KCI’s strategic vision. Provides leadership and advises all sectors and shared services leadership regarding technologies that may improve efficiency and effectiveness while supporting KCI’s culture, mission, and values.

• Technology Strategy Development: directs the opportunities and risks to achieve KCI’s strategic vision; manages research and development, conducts research and case studies on leading edge technologies to make determinations on probability of implementation; monitors and explores new technologies and methodologies, encouraging a culture of creativity and innovation
  • Identify, design, and implement technology solutions that automate and optimize internal business processes and project delivery
  • Lead the Digital Transformational Office (DTO), ensuring a focused, full-time effort on process innovation and technology enablement
• Leadership and Management: leads Technology team, provides guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery, and fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement; inspires and motivates all levels of staff
  • Oversee the development and deployment of cost-effective tools and digital products that enhance project delivery and value
  • Drive change management and adoption for all technology initiatives
• Collaboration with Stakeholders:  communicates KCI’s technology strategies and innovations to leaders, management, and employees, translating complex technical concepts into business terms to gain support and alignment
• Budget Management: manages the technology budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support KCI’s technology needs without overspending
• Other duties as assigned.

 * Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The job description is not designed to contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time. 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in business or technology-related fields
• 15+ years’ experience in technology
• Experience with financing operations via Venture Capital
• Strong written, oral communications skills
• Technically credible
• Able to build consensus, communicate the case for change and lead through influence
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check is a condition of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science/information systems
• 20+ years’ experience in technology, engineering
• Experience with raising outside funding for technology-based start-up