Chief Technology Officer

at  BigIron

BigIron is seeking a seasoned Chief Technology Officer to join our team. The Chief Technology Officer is preeminently responsible for defining the company’s overall technology strategy to support business objectives. The CTO oversees product and software development, data security & engineering, network architecture, management, and governance in addition to the management and execution of all technology teams and initiatives throughout the company. As our Chief Technology Officer, you will enhance our company’s products and services by upgrading technologies to ensure success in the market. The CTO achieves platform stability and fosters innovation through their working knowledge of industry best practices and takes an active role in the transformation of the existing organization into a technology company. The CTO is a strategic thinker that actively participates in shaping the company’s vision and strategy in partnership with the CEO and executive team. This is a remote role with occasional travel to our office locations in Nebraska.

BECOME PART OF THE BIGIRON LEGACY

As a swiftly expanding auction company, we are growing into new verticals and geographies offering special opportunities for dynamic leaders. Our sales volume, growth and strategic objectives are quickly elevating our demand and need for exceptional, experienced, and driven candidates to partner with our executive leadership in our mission to succeed.
Working with us, you’ll be challenged daily to improve yourself, and take on your position as if it was your own business. Our organization is seeking high-performance leaders that spark the entrepreneurial spirit in others and encourage them to live up to their true potential.
When you join our team, you’re becoming part of a multi-generational legacy that strives to become the most recognized, customer-focused equipment, real estate, transportation, livestock, and collector car platform in the online auction industry.
Join us as we continue making waves in the industry. www.bigiron.co

• Partner in leading an organizational transition as a leader, a change agent, and an active motivator.
• Develop and provide strategic and technical direction related to product and technology development, including product and technology development roadmaps, application architecture, and resource allocation.
• Lead technology and operational teams during development and implementation phases, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and documentation.
• Manage information technology projects, including vendor relationships, budgets and schedules, quality management, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain software code and document changes, specifications, and analyses.
• Develop technical strategies and business cases and study the market and business trends to recommend and executive on profitable technology investments.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of our website, ensuring it is optimized for performance, security, and user engagement. Collaborate with stakeholders, marketing and design teams to create a seamless online experience that enhances brand loyalty and conversion rates.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of user-centric products. Champion best practices in customer user experience (UX) design to ensure our products are intuitive, engaging, and meet user needs. Leverage user feedback and data analytics to drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee research and implementation of policy, procedures, and standards, in addition to their implementation and enforcement.
• Implement and manage data storage and backup, computer security, and firewall and router configuration.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and vendor procurement process.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team.
• Champion and steward of digital technology, providing access to timely, accurate data, reporting & analytics as a key enabler of business performance and productivity.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in senior technology executive roles and proven leadership and management experience is essential – with examples of demonstrated excellence in the workplace.
• Significant experience with cloud-based ecommerce and marketplace technologies, Microsoft development, and Azure Cloud infrastructure required.
• Experience with marketplace businesses, with a focus on optimizing user experience and engagement.
• Experience with .NET strongly preferred.
• Experience with the following preferred: Agile, Scrum, and Jira.
• Experience with CRM Platform implementations and optimization. Working knowledge of HubSpot a plus.
• Strong background in software development, product management, and user experience design.
• Expertise in technology strategy, planning, implementation, and business operations. Solid understanding of emerging technologies, market trends, and their impact on business.
• Experience in managing geographically distributed development