Chief Technology and Innovation Officer

Technology & AI Strategy Leader
Utah County, UT
Direct Hire
Salary Target: $200,000 $250,000 base + bonus

Job Description:
We are seeking a Technology & AI Strategy Leader to help guide a growing financial services organization through its next phase of technology transformation. This senior leadership role will establish and execute a forward-looking technology strategy, with a strong emphasis on developing an enterprise AI roadmap and identifying practical opportunities to leverage AI, automation, data, and emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial services, banking, or fintech, experience leading technology transformation and platform integration, and the ability to connect business strategy with scalable technology solutions.

Required Skills:

• Proven senior-level experience leading technology strategy, digital transformation, or enterprise technology modernization.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing an AI strategy or enterprise AI roadmap.
• Strong background in financial services, banking, fintech, lending, payments, or a related regulated industry.
• Experience evaluating and integrating enterprise systems, platforms, and technology solutions across business functions.
• Ability to identify and prioritize practical applications for AI, automation, data, and emerging technologies that drive business value.
• Experience building scalable technology strategies that support rapid organizational growth and operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of technology governance, architecture, data, integrations, and enterprise platforms.
• Proven ability to translate business objectives into technology priorities, roadmaps, and execution plans.

Bonus / Soft Skills

• Experience leading technology transformation within a high-growth or evolving organization.
• Experience working with fintech partners, digital financial products, or emerging financial technologies.
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to influence across organizational silos and create alignment between business, technology, data, and AI teams.
• Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with practical execution.
• Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate technology investments based on business impact and ROI.
• Comfortable operating in an environment where the technology strategy is still being defined and built.

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