Chief Technology Officer

Thompson Holdings•Birmingham, AL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thompson Holdings Inc. is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to serve as an executive-level technology leader for the holding company and its subsidiaries. This newly created role will focus on setting and advancing technology strategy, evaluating third-party solutions, developing enterprise digital solutions, and creating a data strategy with a governance model. The CTO will leverage Sourcetoad's capabilities as part of a broader enterprise technology strategy, aiming to position Thompson as a technology-enabled competitor in its markets. The role also involves innovating and streamlining processes for corporate services (HR, Safety, Legal, IT, Finance, Communication) as the company scales. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of digital innovation, enterprise data governance, digital solutions delivery, and corporate governance, combining vision with hands-on execution.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive technology leadership, including 5+ years in a senior technology executive role (CTO, VP Technology, or equivalent).
Background in professional services, AEC, engineering, construction, consulting, or government services - or demonstrated experience leading technology transformation in these industries.
Experience managing or closely partnering with software development organizations; sufficient technical depth to earn the respect of engineers.
Proven track record managing technological solutions across multiple business units or entities.
Experience with technology-driven M&A: integration planning, due diligence, or post-acquisition rationalization.
Experience with Management of employees and hands on technology driven solution implementation.
Strategic thinker who can translate technology vision into tangible business outcomes.
Credible with two very different audiences: enterprise-minded operational leaders and software-native engineering teams.
Strong change management skills; comfortable engaging busy professionals in environments of various technological maturity.
Working knowledge of AI/ML applications, modern software development practices, and cloud infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to shape enterprise data strategy, data governance, and digital solutions roadmaps.
Practical, ROI-focused mindset consistent with an employee-owned, growth-oriented business.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ESOP, employee-owned, or mission-driven organizational cultures is a meaningful plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and own a unified technology roadmap across all companies.
Evaluate and prioritize technology capabilities across the enterprise, including Sourcetoad's custom software, AI, automation, and systems modernization expertise to create the highest ROI.
Establish technology governance: standards, platforms, and decision frameworks that allow subsidiaries to remain operationally autonomous while benefiting from shared infrastructure.
Partner with enterprise IT leadership to develop technology roadmaps that balance innovation with operational reliability and risk management.
Create and lead the enterprise data strategy, including development of a scalable data fabric that connects business, operational, financial, project, client, and other data sources across the enterprise.
Establish enterprise data governance practices, including data ownership, stewardship, quality, access, security, integration standards, and decision rights.
Serve as the executive-level technology bridge across Thompson Holdings and all subsidiaries.
Drive enterprise adoption of technology-enabled tools and solutions, including Sourcetoad-built products.
Lead the design, prioritization, and delivery of enterprise digital solutions that improve project delivery, field operations, disaster recovery workflows, corporate services, client experience, and management visibility.
Define how AI and machine learning are applied responsibly across the enterprise, prioritizing genuine business impact, operational improvement, and scalable adoption.
Partner with subsidiaries to build, evaluate, and scale AI-enabled solutions.
Keep Thompson ahead of the technology curve in industries (AEC, disaster recovery) that are mid-transformation.
Lead and manage technology-driven projects from inception to implementation.
Align emerging technologies, AI solutions, software development efforts, digital transformation projects, and data fabric initiatives with corporate cybersecurity, compliance, data governance, and infrastructure standards.
Help package and position Thompson's combined engineering + software + AI capabilities and technology tools as a competitive differentiator in the market.
Partner with subsidiary leaders and business development teams to identify and pursue technology-enabled service opportunities.
Represent Thompson's technology vision by partnering with subsidiaries to support clients, partners, and industry associations.
Lead technology adoption across a diverse workforce.
Work within a heterogeneous technology environment (Windows, Apple/Linux).
Build trust with subsidiary leaders and employee-owners so technology is viewed as an enterprise-wide enabler.
Advise on future acquisitions from a technology perspective: assess tech maturity, identify integration risks, and evaluate strategic fit.
Lead technology integration for new subsidiaries post-acquisition.