CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

$325,000 - $350,000/Yr

Serena & Lily - Sausalito, CA

Full-time - Executive

Sausalito, CA

51-100 employees

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

Serena & Lily is looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join their executive team. The CTO will be responsible for developing and implementing a technology strategy that aligns with the company's business goals. This role is crucial for leveraging technology to drive organizational success and will oversee a diverse technology division comprising eCommerce, back-end systems, data analytics, and technology operations.

Responsibilities

• Empower strategic business growth through technology roadmap development and execution.
• Leverage omni channel retail expertise to align technology initiatives with business needs.
• Serve as the primary interface for stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across teams.
• Establish and uphold technology standards across all platforms for quality, agility, and performance.
• Provide strong leadership to the Technology team, fostering a collaborative culture.
• Oversee departmental budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with financial goals.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for influencing and leading at all levels.
• Broad knowledge of operations and processes to align technology solutions with business needs.
• Strong grasp of application architectures and development processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of omni channel retail operations.
• Extensive experience in digital security and fraud prevention.
• Solid understanding of networking, desktop operations, and telecommunications.
• Proven experience in negotiating software and development resource contracts.
• A four-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred; an advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Dental insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Vision insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• 401k plan enrollment for employees.
• Twenty-one days of PTO accrued during the first year of employment.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the year.