Chief Technology and Innovation Officer

Feeding America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Feeding America seeks a visionary CTIO to define and drive a technology and innovation agenda that supports mission, growth, and sustainability.

You will oversee enterprise systems, data governance, analytics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, building capabilities and teams to deliver impact across the network.

This role partners with leadership to translate needs into scalable solutions while ensuring financial stewardship and reliable, secure technology.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in technology leadership, 5+ in executive roles.
• Hands-on practitioner background in software, systems, data, or security.
• Proven success modernizing legacy or fragmented tech environments.
• Experience guiding enterprise-wide system implementations & integrations.
• Strong enterprise architecture, cloud, APIs, automation, and cybersecurity knowledge.
• Experience establishing data governance and analytics capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors and cross-functional partnerships.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, logistics, or mission-driven organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with priorities and sustainability.
• Modernize, integrate, and optimize core enterprise systems for scalability and reliability.
• Establish data capabilities to support informed decision-making and impact measurement.
• Protect digital assets and ensure system reliability through disciplined risk management.
• Lead ITS with a focus on building both systems and people to meet enterprise goals.
• Partner with leadership to translate operational needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Oversee financial stewardship of technology resources and vendor relationships.

Skills

Technology leadership

Strategic IT planning

Enterprise systems

Data governance

Cybersecurity

Budget & vendor mgmt

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

MBA or MS preferred

Certifications in cloud/EA/PM

Tools

Cloud platforms

APIs & integration platforms

Cybersecurity tooling

Job description

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.

End date

September 29, 2026

Opportunity type

Job

Category

Executive Director / CEO / Other C-Level Executives

Job responsibilities

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.

Paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the employee only. Our paid time off program begins the date of hire. We offer a retirement plan that allows contributions pre‑tax or a Roth offering.

Deadline

September 29, 2026

Harvesters provides food and related household products to more than 900 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others. We also offer education programs to increase community awareness of hunger and teach about good nutrition.

We are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.