A US credit union is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to serve as a senior executive leader responsible for enabling the organization’s strategic growth, digital modernization, operational efficiency, and resilience through disciplined, enterprise-level technology leadership.
Location: On – site – West Lafayette, IN
The CTO serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, translating business strategy into scalable, secure, and high performing technology capabilities. This role provides executive oversight of the credit union’s technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, digital platforms, and enterprise systems. The CTO ensures technology investments are aligned with organizational priorities, support member and employee experiences, and deliver measurable business outcomes. The CTO is accountable for establishing a modern, integrated, and resilient technology environment while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Strategic Technology Leadership
Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to define and implement strategic plans aligned with the credit union’s mission, vision, and growth objectives. Translate the strategic plan into a prioritized, sequenced technology roadmap supporting growth, efficiency, and member experience. Act as a business leader first, contributing meaningfully to enterprise strategy discussions. Monitor emerging industry trends, fintech developments, payments innovations, and technology capabilities to inform strategy. Lead enterprise level evaluation of technology investments, partnerships, and modernization opportunities. Communicate technology tradeoffs, risks, and investments clearly to executive leadership and the Board.
Digital, Data, AI, and Payments Modernization
Lead modernization of digital account opening, lending, member facing platforms, and payments capabilities. Establish a modern data and AI foundation to support decision making, personalization, risk management, and operational efficiency. Ensure systems are integrated, scalable, and aligned with long term enterprise architecture. Promote innovation while maintaining strong architectural discipline and vendor management practices.
Technology Operations, Risk, and Resilience
Provide executive oversight of IT infrastructure, systems, applications, telecommunications, and cloud environments. Ensure secure, stable, and efficient operation of all technology platforms. Establish strong operating discipline through portfolio management, capacity planning, prioritization, and transparent reporting. Oversee cybersecurity, data privacy, vendor risk management, and regulatory compliance. Maintain effective internal controls and risk management practices aligned with regulatory expectations.
Enterprise Project and Vendor Management
Oversee enterprise project management and business solutions teams to ensure delivery of strategic initiatives on time and within budget. Establish clear governance,
Compensation: DOE