Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO):

  • MA in Engineering, Computer Science or similar relevant field
  • Previous working experience as a CTO (Chief Technology Officer) for (x) year(s)
  • In-depth knowledge of web systems architecture, design and development
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Hands on experience with complex project management 
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Attention to details.

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