Deputy Chief Technology Officer

New Leaders

. Set New Leaders’ technology vision and build systems that support its mission and organizational growth .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $172,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technology strategy alignment, data governance, and cybersecurity frameworks while leading complex technology initiatives to drive organizational growth and operational efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and manage relationships at senior leadership levels.

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Technology Strategy DevelopmentData Governance ExpertiseCybersecurity Framework ImplementationProject Management SkillsChange Management Leadership

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Hard Skills

Data OperationsDashboard DevelopmentReporting AutomationTechnical DesignSystems IntegrationData Warehouse ArchitectureKPI TrackingProgram DeliveryOperational EfficiencyAI Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipRelationship BuildingCoaching and DevelopmentInclusive Leadership StyleChange Management

Tools & Technologies

LMS PlatformsSalesforceCRM SystemsData Reporting ToolsFinancial Reporting Systems

Industry Keywords

Educational TechnologyData IntegrityRegulatory ComplianceImpact MetricsOrganizational Innovation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set New Leaders’ technology vision and build systems that support its mission and organizational growth
Lead strategy, planning, management, and evolution of technology infrastructure and the digital ecosystem
Provide the technology foundation for program delivery, operational efficiency, and organizational growth
Lead the multi-year technology vision across all programs
Partner with the COO and Executive Team on technology vision, strategy, planning, KPIs, and annual operating plans
Oversee requirements gathering across functional areas and recommend integrated enterprise solutions
Assess and identify systems supporting scale, impact, financial sustainability, program delivery, product development, and funding diversification
Identify systems for accurately tracking KPI and goal progress
Architect and maintain a secure data warehouse for centralized data assets and enterprise analytics
Ensure security of technology systems and provision IT infrastructure covering LMS, data reporting, Salesforce and CRM, financial reporting, hardware, and vendor contracts
Establish data governance standards and ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance
Develop and implement a cybersecurity framework protecting organizational, student, and financial data
Oversee partner and system integrations, data migrations, data flows, compatibility, scalability, security, and encryption
Develop an enterprise AI strategy and support innovation across program delivery and product development
Champion technology innovation and emerging best practices
Set team vision, culture, plans, budgets, goals, coaching, and development
Remain hands-on in technical design and troubleshooting
Serve as a cross-functional leader and thought partner
Align technology with program quality, student experience, donor reporting, impact metrics, grant compliance, enrollment conversion, CRM optimization, B2B client management, digital content, staff engagement, HR, and onboarding systems
Report to the Chief Operating Officer
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 13 years of relevant professional experience
Minimum of 8 years developing and/or aligning technology strategy to business units or programs
Engineering experience strongly preferred
Hands-on technical credibility and willingness to diagnose and fix issues directly
Expert data and data operations experience, including dashboard development, reporting automation, and data governance
Passionate belief in academic excellence for every student and alignment with New Leaders' mission
Experience leading impact and managing significant, complex technology initiatives
Robust process and project management skills
Ability to operationalize strategies and produce significant, sustained programmatic improvements
Ability to collaborate effectively across varied backgrounds and experiences while maintaining a collaborative and inclusive leadership style
Ability to build relationships and work at senior, Chief, and Board levels
Experience leading with a change management lens to support technology adoption and organizational innovation
Experience deploying technology to support fundraising, revenue, or growth functions is nice-to-have
Experience leading innovation or AI strategy in a mission-driven or educational environment is nice-to-have
Experience with education technology platforms, LMS platforms, Salesforce, and university data integrations is nice-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Merit awards and/or bonuses may be available depending on role, organizational guidelines, and individual performance
New Leaders Wellness Program
Medical plan options
Dental care
Vision coverage
401K plan
Generous paid-time-off (PTO) benefits
Home office arrangement