Chief Technology Officer

Job Description

Job Description

An iconic family-owned company with a strong community brand seeks a talented Chief Technology Officer to join the Kinsley Enterprise team. This role is responsible for establishing and executing the enterprise-wide technology vision and strategy for a diversified family-owned holding company with operations in multiple industries. This strategic leader will evaluate, integrate, and enhance the technology platforms, systems, security, and processes across all portfolio companies to maximize operational efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth.

The CTO will work collaboratively with individual company leaders and IT professionals to align technology investments with business goals, promote innovation, and ensure digital and cybersecurity readiness across the organization. This role will drive equipment technology strategies and support the development of artificial intelligence (AI) functionality. Given Kinsley Enterprises' collaborative, non-directive approach with its operating companies, this role requires a selfless, team-oriented leader who prioritizes organizational needs over individual agendas. The ideal candidate will balance strategic thinking with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality to drive results in a dynamic and partnership-driven environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the execution of a comprehensive, multi-company, multi-industry technology strategy aligned with the holding company's short- and long-term business objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership teams on all matters relating to current and future technology capabilities.
• Where opportunities allow, establish and maintain a unified technology roadmap that enables scalability, best practices, and cost-efficiency across all portfolio companies.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies that drive competitive advantage efficiencies, and revenue growth.
• Assess current technology systems and future plans across all operating companies; identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Lead enterprise architecture design and potential standardization efforts, balancing the unique needs of individual businesses.
• Advise on the evaluation, selection, and implementation of key enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, LMS, data platforms, cybersecurity tools).
• Support the strategic design, implementation, and long-term technological oversight of the Kinsley University virtual training platform, ensuring it delivers a scalable, engaging, and employee-focused learning experience.
• Foster continuous improvement and lean thinking in operations and support functions.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to safeguard digital assets, company data, intellectual property, and operational continuity.
• Lead the development and implementation of equipment technology strategies to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and demonstrate return on investment.
• Identify high-impact opportunities where AI and other new technologies can optimize production processes, predictive maintenance, supply chain forecasting, quality control, and energy efficiency.
• Ensure proper governance and ethical use of AI, including policies, data privacy, algorithmic transparency, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, develop incident response protocols, and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive crisis management and disaster recovery program to ensure business continuity, minimize operational disruptions, and safeguard critical technology infrastructure in the event of emergencies.
• Educate executive and operational leaders on technology-related risks and mitigation strategies.
• Build technology-based business models and cost-benefit analyses to support investment decisions and go-to-market strategies.
• Define and implement processes used to evaluate and manage technology investments, performance, and accountability.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure optimal value and service delivery across the portfolio.
• Identify technology education and training needs across all business units.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to deliver ongoing training, change management, and digital literacy programs.
• Support the building and mentorship of high-performing technology teams; foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to create and drive strategy while being a hands-on implementer and lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT architecture, software development lifecycle, digital transformation, and systems integration.
• Skilled at responding to evolving organizational strategies, growing teams, building infrastructure, and improving operations and efficiencies.
• Support Kinsley Enterprises, the Kinsley Holding Board, and committees with technology guidance and communication.
• Budgeting, cost modeling, and financial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build/maintain professional relationships with emphasis at the executive and board level.
• Must always maintain complete confidentiality and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Must act with honesty and integrity in all business dealings.
• Combine strategic and visionary leadership with a detail-orientated mindset and strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Effective builder and networker of business connections and vendor negotiation in support of Kinsley business interests.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (i.e. AWS & Azure), cybersecurity, and more, with the ability to learn IT software programs and leverage AI and data analytics.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (required), a master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership in technology strategy, IT operations, or digital transformation.
• Experience with Viewpoint/Vista software is beneficial.
• Past experience supporting a family-owned and operated multi-unit business in a leadership role is preferred.