Chief Technology and Innovation Officer

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

Reports To: President and Chief Executive Officer

Supervises: Information Technology Services (ITS) Department

About Us: Harvesters employees are friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks who want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee-paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. We’re building a hardworking and diverse team that works hard toward shared goals. We also support our employees’ growth and desire to live well-rounded lives.

Job Summary

The Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) serves as the organization’s senior-most technology staff and a key member of the executive leadership team. This role is responsible for defining, executing, and continuously evolving the organization’s technology and innovation strategy in alignment with mission, growth objectives, and long-term sustainability.

The CTIO provides both strategic vision and operational guidance across enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives. This innovator ensures that technology is a strategic enabler of operational excellence, informed solution-making, financial stewardship, and community impact.

Primary Duties

The CTIO develops and drives a comprehensive, forward-looking technology strategy that aligns with organizational priorities and positions the organization for sustainable growth. This position spearheads the modernization, integration, and optimization of core enterprise systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and interoperability. The CTIO establishes and strengthens enterprise data capabilities to support informed resolution-making and impact measurement. The incumbent will be accountable for protecting the organization’s digital assets and ensuring system reliability. This role requires vigilance, disciplined risk management, and proactive infrastructure planning. The CTIO drives and develops the Information Technology Services (ITS) department, ensuring high performance and alignment with enterprise goals. This person must build both systems and people simultaneously. This position partners closely with leadership and departmental teams to translate operational and mission needs into scalable technology solutions. The CTIO ensures disciplined financial and operational management of technology resources. This role requires strong financial acumen and stewardship of donor and organizational resources.

Qualifications

• 12 years of progressive experience in technology leadership, with at least 5 years in senior or executive-level roles.
• Foundational experience as a hands‑on technology practitioner (e.g., software engineering, systems architecture, infrastructure, data engineering, or cybersecurity).
• Demonstrated success 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.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or project management are a plus.

Harvesters is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.