Chief Tech & Innovation Officer for Growth & Impact

Nonprofit Connect; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvesters seeks a Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) to lead our technology strategy and execution as a member of the executive team. You will shape how we modernize systems, secure data, and enable growth to better serve our community.

You will oversee the ITS department, drive enterprise-wide initiatives, and collaborate with leaders across the organization to translate mission needs into scalable tech solutions while managing budgets and vendor partnerships.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including 5+ years in senior/executive roles.
• Hands-on practitioner in software engineering, systems architecture, infrastructure, data engineering, or cybersecurity.
• Proven track record modernizing legacy or fragmented technology environments.
• Experience guiding enterprise-wide system implementations and integrations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, automation, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience establishing data governance and analytics capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, logistics, public service, or mission-driven organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with priorities and growth.
• Modernize, integrate, and optimize core enterprise systems for scalability and reliability.
• Establish and strengthen enterprise data capabilities for informed decision-making.
• Protect digital assets and ensure system reliability through risk management.
• Lead the ITS department, aligning with enterprise goals and developing people and processes.
• Translate operational and mission needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Ensure disciplined financial stewardship of technology resources.

Skills

Technology leadership

Executive leadership

Hands-on engineering

Legacy modernization

System implementations

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms

APIs & automation

Cybersecurity

Data governance

Budget management

Nonprofit experience

Education

B.S. in CS/IS/Engineering

MBA/MS preferred

Certifications in cloud, security, EA, PM

Job description

Harvesters seeks a Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) to lead our technology strategy and execution as a member of the executive team. You will shape how we modernize systems, secure data, and enable growth to better serve our community.

You will oversee the ITS department, drive enterprise-wide initiatives, and collaborate with leaders across the organization to translate mission needs into scalable tech solutions while managing budgets and vendor partnerships.