Design your future at Parnall Law Firm. As New Mexico’s largest Personal Injury firm, we specialize in advocating for our clients and bringing voice to the harm they have suffered. Parnall Law Firm strives to maintain a collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment where all members of our staff are equally valued and supported. We are excited to have a Fractional Chief Technology Officer join our growing team.
MISSION
The Fractional CTO will craft a vision for and guide the company in the deliberate use of technology to achieve goals and objectives, maximize efficiency, and realize plans for continued expansion. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable history of aligning company goals with tangible solutions and will exhibit forward-thinking, innovation, and determination. The expertise the Fractional CTO offers will play a critical role in driving company growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a strategy for the use of technology that incorporates the company’s goals and improves efficiency.
- Maintain an awareness of emerging technology and how it could be put to use in alignment with company objectives.
- Identify and produce initiatives to automate processes and utilize cutting-edge solutions to improve productivity, reduce costs, and augment business operations.
- Oversee the use of internal IT resources and external partnerships to ensure projects are completed in a timely fashion.
- Foster collaboration amongst departments to ensure technology solutions are best meeting the needs of the company.
- Demonstrate effective, rigorous leadership and project management from conception through execution on assigned projects.
- Effectively communicate technology strategies and benefits to the firm’s owner and Executive team and act as a liaison between the IT department and other teams.
- Establish and sustain policies and procedures for the use of technology resources within the company.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with IT operations and investments.
- Develop and oversee a technology budget which ensures the effective use of resources.
- Assist in the recruitment, development, and retention of top-tier talent for the IT department as needed.
- Manage IT department staff.
SKILLS/ABILITIES & REQUIREMENTS
- Prior experience in a senior leadership role in the technology industry, preferably as a CTO or consultant focusing heavily on strategic planning and execution.
- Proven track record for leveraging technology to drive business success.
- Exceptional communication skills and an ability to convey complex technological concepts to non-technical staff members and ensure understanding across the organization.
- Robust project management skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field and 10-15 years of relevant IT experience.
