Chief Technology Officer

Company: Cottingham & Butler
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

*This position will be based out of our Dubuque, Iowa Headquarters - candidates must be located in/open to relocation to Dubuque, IA.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Technology Officer to join our leadership team. As CTO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a technology strategy that aligns with our company's strategic goals, driving innovation, and ensuring operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with the overall objectives of the company, focusing on business ROI from major technology initiatives.
• Operational Efficiency: Ensure full value from our various operating systems, including Salesforce, Applied, Ventiv, etc. Lead automation and efficiency initiatives such as RPA, AI, and process improvements to enhance workflows.
• Transformation Initiatives: Lead the digitization of core business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Data Management: Design an overall approach to data management across all businesses. Evaluate the need for an integrated data warehouse/data lake to unify access to all data, considering the unique challenges of retail and wholesale operations.
• Application Management: Develop plans for major applications regarding on-premise or cloud-based versions. Oversee a data analytics function to ensure easy and intuitive data access.
• Software Development: Oversee software development resources for creating and enhancing internally built applications. Evaluate and select potential 3rd party development shops (onshore or offshore) to augment capabilities.
• Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the technology team, nurturing a high-performance technical workforce. Oversee the development and delivery of technology services and solutions to meet business needs and customer expectations on time and on budget.
• Cyber Security: Ensure all technology solutions are developed in a manner consistent with our Cyber Security protocols.
• Technology Innovation: Lead the research, evaluation, and adoption of cutting-edge technologies to yield competitive advantages and improve customer experience. Collaborate with other department leaders to define and deliver new products and enhancements that drive business growth.
• Financial Management: Manage part of the technology budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support key initiatives. Prepare annual budgets for review.Qualifications:
  • Insurance brokerage experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field; MBA is a plus.
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to make decisions based on analytics and data.
  • Proven experience as a CTO, VP of IT or similar leadership role in a technology-driven organization.
  • Strong understanding of modern technology architectures, software, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team in a highly collaborative environment.Join our team and take your career to the next level as a valued member of our information technology team!About Cottingham & Butler:At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life's toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of "better every day" constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday - that's who we are and what we believe in.As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.
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