Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships
  • Represent the technological agenda in staff meetings and when making hiring decisions
  • Identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs
  • Develop, track and control the development of annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and operations
  • Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture
  • Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape
  • Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity
  • Work closely with Marketing, Business Development and Operations to define and deliver new products and enhancements
  • Manage and optimize infrastructure assets to satisfy internal financial targets
  • Create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence
  • Consolidate our technology platforms and create plans for each
  • Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.