Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships
Represent the technological agenda in staff meetings and when making hiring decisions
Identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs
Develop, track and control the development of annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and operations
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
Manage and optimize infrastructure assets to satisfy internal financial targets
Create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence
Consolidate our technology platforms and create plans for each
Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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