Chief Technology Officer

The Chief Technology Officer provides strategic leadership to Farm Credit Illinois' technology functions, including Member Digital Solutions, Information Systems, and Business Optimization. This leader develops plans to achieve the Association's Strategic Plan and Objectives, driving the selection and implementation of technology solutions to deliver Operational Excellence to the member experience and end-user experience.

• Staff Supervision & Management
  • Recruits, selects, develops, motivates, empowers, and evaluates the leaders of Information Systems, Member Digital Solutions, and Business Optimization.
  • Assesses talent and determines the division of responsibilities, providing work guidance and direction.
  • Establishes performance standards and measures performance against standards.
  • Provides performance feedback, coaching, and counseling employees as needed to improve performance, and recognizes employees in a timely manner.
• Strategic Leadership
  • Develops and recommends long-term technology strategic road maps pertaining to the Association's technology solutions.
  • Develops implementation plans related to the Association's technology strategic road map.
  • Communicates a clear vision and execution plan to Farm Credit Illinois team members.
  • Leads a business-oriented and digital-ready culture, mindset, and practices for the FCI Information Systems, Business Optimization, and Member Digital Solutions Teams.
• Strategic Initiative Execution
  • Participates in Association committees and working forums to provide insight and assist in developing plans, processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Coordinates and monitors annual budgets from the Member Digital Solutions, Information Systems, and Business Optimization Teams.
  • Recommends Association execution priorities related to technology solutions.
  • Develops and monitors metrics measuring the effectiveness of Association initiatives.

• Expert knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software, information security, and managed services.
• Expert knowledge of process improvement disciplines and processes.
• Expert knowledge of project management principles.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to information technology.
• Working knowledge of information systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.

Bachelor's degree in technology, business, or a related field, with 7 years of experience in technology and 5 years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education, experience, and skillset sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.