Chief Technology Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and disability

403(b) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Feeding America is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy across enterprise systems, data governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. This role will ensure technology enables operational excellence, financial stewardship, and measurable community impact.

The CTO will modernize and integrate core systems, drive data capabilities, and safeguard digital assets while building a high-performance ITS organization.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Modernize, integrate, and optimize core enterprise systems for scalability and reliability.
• Establish and strengthen enterprise data capabilities to support informed decisions and impact measurement.
• Protect digital assets and ensure system reliability with prudent risk management.
• Manage ITS department and build both systems and people to meet goals.

Skills

Technology leadership

Hands-on practitioner

Legacy modernization

Enterprise-wide implementations

Enterprise architecture & cloud

Data governance & analytics

Budget & vendor management

Nonprofit sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred

Certifications in cloud, cybersecurity, EA, or PM

Job description

End date

November 29, 2026

Opportunity type

Job

Category

Executive Director / CEO / Other C-Level Executives

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.

Job responsibilities

The CTO 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 CTO 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 CTO 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 CTO ensures disciplined financial and operational management of technology resources. This role requires strong financial acumen and stewardship of donor and organizational resources.

• 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.

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.

Deadline

November 29, 2026

Harvesters employees are friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks who want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. 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.

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.