CTO / CIO

Job Overview

This is a leadership role for someone who can bridge technology and business strategy. As the CTO/CIO, you'll define the technical vision and ensure it directly supports organizational goals. You'll operate in Baton Rouge, LA, guiding teams through complex decisions that shape the company's future.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee all technical infrastructure, from security protocols to data management systems, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Lead budgeting for the tech department, making strategic calls on build versus buy and vendor partnerships.
• Mentor engineering and IT leaders, fostering a culture of innovation and high standards.
• Act as the primary advisor to the executive team on emerging technologies and digital transformation risks.

Requirements

• A history of leading technology functions in organizations with over 200 employees.
• Hands on experience architecting scalable cloud solutions and managing enterprise level security.
• You've successfully shipped major products or platforms, navigating them from concept to launch.
• A background that includes both deep technical expertise and clear business acumen is non negotiable.
• The role demands resilience under pressure and the mental stamina to juggle long term strategy with daily crises.

What It's Like In This Role

Your week is a mix of boardroom presentations, deep dive architecture reviews, and one on ones with your direct reports. The environment isn't predictable; you'll switch context constantly. You'll work with tools like Jira for roadmapping, AWS or Azure consoles, and a suite of communication platforms to stay connected with distributed teams. Expect a full time commitment where your input is sought after at all hours for critical issues.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The scope here gives you real influence over an organization's trajectory. There's significant flexibility in how you structure your team and choose your tech stack. Every day presents a different challenge, which means continuous learning is part of the job. You're not stepping into a maintenance role; you're expected to build something lasting.

Schedule & Work Type

This is a full time position. While there may be options for hybrid work based in Baton Rouge, LA, the role requires a substantial onsite presence for leadership collaboration and team engagement. Specific arrangements will be clarified during discussions with the hiring employer.

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Equal Opportunity

The hiring employer provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.