CTO

Public Service Institute; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 189,000 - 384,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Professional growth commitment

Job summary

Public Service Institute is seeking a seasoned CTO chair to lead general projects with full ownership at our Indianapolis site. You will drive decisions, surface risks with fixes, and maintain momentum when the pipeline softens, while ensuring compliance with Indiana regulations and cross‑department collaboration.

The role requires 16+ years of end-to-end project leadership and 17+ years in critical thinking, plus the poise to present to stakeholders at all levels and the integrity to own

Qualifications

• 16+ years steering general projects end to end.
• 17+ years of critical thinking experience.
• Ability to present ideas to stakeholders at all levels.
• Integrity to flag mistakes first.
• Calm demeanor and clear communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Move general decisions forward when consensus stalls.
• Maintain Indianapolis momentum when the c-level pipeline runs thin.
• Surface risks early with a proposed fix attached.
• Ensure compliance with IN regulations.
• Build and sustain strong cross-department relationships.
• Support daily operations at the Indianapolis site.
• Ship initiatives despite builder-led ambiguity.

Skills

End-to-end leadership

Critical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Integrity

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Job description

We've reserved a CTO chair at Public Service Institute for the rare general pro who finds Negotiation fun rather than just familiar. Here you'll combine 17 years of know-how with $189,000 - $384,000, full project ownership, and a team that has your back.

Key Responsibilities

• Move general decisions forward when consensus stalls
• Keep Indianapolis, IN momentum when the c-level pipeline runs thin
• Surface risks early, loudly, and with a proposed fix attached
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable IN regulations
• Build and sustain strong working relationships across departments
• Support daily operations at our Indianapolis site and keep workflows moving
• Make peace with builder-led ambiguity and ship anyway

What You'll Bring

• The kind of reliability that earns you the hard assignments
• 16 or more years steering general projects end to end
• 17+ years of Critical Thinking reps, not just Critical Thinking exposure
• Comfortable presenting ideas to stakeholders at every level
• The integrity to flag your own mistakes first
• The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly

At Public Service Institute, the purpose-soaked Indianapolis crew believes general should feel boring and reliable, never thrilling and fragile. At Public Service Institute you're trusted with the why, not just handed the what.

The compensation here starts at $189,000 - $384,000, paired with unlimited PTO and a manager committed to your professional growth.