Chief Technology Officer

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States CohnReznick Full time
Job Title: Managing Director

About the Role:

CohnReznick is seeking a highly skilled and experienced technology leader to drive the implementation and execution of technology strategies developed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for translating strategic visions into actionable plans, overseeing day-to-day technology operations, and ensuring the successful delivery of key technology initiatives that support CohnReznick's business objectives and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategy Implementation: Work closely with the CIO to understand and refine technology, data, and cloud strategies.
  • Translate CIO-driven strategies into detailed implementation plans and roadmaps.
  • Lead the execution of strategic technology initiatives across the organization.
  • Enterprise Architecture Implementation: Implement and maintain the enterprise architecture framework as defined by the CIO.
  • Execute application rationalization efforts and manage technology debt reduction plans.
  • Implement target state roadmaps aligned with strategic business plans.
  • Engineering and Operations: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of CohnReznick's computing environment.
  • Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable technology solutions.
  • Implement best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.
  • Data Strategy Execution: Implement the holistic data strategy developed by the CIO.
  • Execute data governance frameworks and data management practices.
  • Lead initiatives to improve data quality, accessibility, and security.
  • DevSecOps, CI/CD, and SRE: Implement and optimize DevSecOps practices to improve software delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software deployment and ensure quality.
  • Incorporate Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to enhance system reliability and performance.
  • Cloud Technology Implementation: Execute the firm's cloud strategy as defined by the CIO.
  • Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
  • Lead cloud-native application development and modernization efforts.
  • Network Design and Implementation: Implement robust, scalable network infrastructure based on CIO-approved designs.
  • Lead the adoption of SD-WAN technologies to improve network performance and flexibility.
  • Ensure network security and compliance with industry standards.
  • Holistic Monitoring: Implement a comprehensive monitoring strategy across all technology domains.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for technology services.
  • Deploy and manage proactive monitoring tools to ensure optimal system performance and availability.
  • ITSM/ITIL Implementation: Execute the implementation of ITSM/ITIL frameworks for IT service delivery.
  • Establish and maintain IT service catalogs, incident management processes, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Align IT services with business needs and industry best practices.
  • Leadership and Talent Development: Provide strong leadership to develop, coach, and ensure a high-performance technology team.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence within the technology organization.
  • Develop and retain organizational talent with a focus on diversity/inclusion, competitive skill sets, and succession planning.

Requirements:

  • 12+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a proven track record of implementing large-scale technology initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field required.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBA, MS in Technology Management) strongly preferred.
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP, ITIL) are a plus.
  • Strong background in translating high-level strategies into actionable implementation plans.
  • Extensive experience in enterprise architecture implementation, cloud technologies, and modern software development practices.
  • Expertise in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and SRE principles and their practical application in large organizations.
  • Demonstrated success in implementing data management and governance frameworks.
  • Experience with network implementation, including SD-WAN technologies.
  • Proficiency in ITSM/ITIL framework implementation in complex environments.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and their integration into technology solutions.
  • Experience working in professional services or similar client-focused industries.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technology teams.


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