Chief Technology Officer

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges.

Join us and create a higher standard for a better world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Technology Leadership & Vision
  • Develop and champion a long-term technology strategy aligned with the organization's vision and priorities.
  • Serve as a visionary leader in areas such as AI, data science, platform development, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.

• Executive Oversight
  • Lead Engineering and the IT Operations, ensuring strong execution, performance accountability, and leadership development.
  • Build a cohesive and collaborative technology leadership team focused on stability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Innovation & Transformation
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives that modernize infrastructure, improve agility, and enhance stakeholder experiences.
  • Promote a culture of experimentation and innovation while managing risk and scalability.

• Operational Excellence
  • Ensure enterprise technology systems are secure, scalable, and resilient.
  • Oversee budgeting, vendor strategy, and operational governance for the technology function.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Represent technology perspectives and priorities to the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), Board of Directors, partners, and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with business, marketing, product, and finance teams to ensure technology enables strategic outcomes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, including 5+ years in a senior executive position (e.g., CTO, CDTO, SVP of Engineering).
• Proven ability to lead large, geographically distributed teams across engineering and IT.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-grade platforms, services, and applications.
• Expertise in modern software engineering, AI/ML, data architecture, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong understanding of business strategy, organizational dynamics, and change management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic and Visionary: Can anticipate future trends, connect technology to business needs, and inspire innovation.
• Execution-Focused: Brings discipline and rigor to technology operations while empowering others to lead.
• Collaborative: Builds trust and alignment across complex, matrixed environments.
• Growth-Oriented: Committed to mentoring others and developing future technology leaders.
• Mission-Driven: Passionate about leveraging technology to serve members, communities, and the public good.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will primarily work in a professional office environment with standard business hours. The role requires extended periods of time working at a computer and participating in meetings, both in-person and virtual. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet organizational deadlines or address urgent technical issues. The position requires domestic and occasional international travel up to 25%.

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

SAE IndustryTechnologies Consortia (SAE ITC)enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.

The Performance Review Institute (PRI)is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.

SAE International (SAEI)is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.

Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.

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