Chief Technology Officer

World Surf League•El Segundo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Technology Officer is responsible for developing and implementing appropriate product technology strategies and solutions to grow the overall enterprise. The Chief Technology Officer is part of the WSL’s executive leadership team and will be the most senior technology officer in the organization with overall responsibility for the company’s technical point of view for product and information system design, development, strategy and execution. This person will be the top technology strategist, guiding the direction of the company, and leading technology aspects of development of new products and businesses.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.
8+ years of experience as a technology officer or in a similar senior technology leadership role, preferably in the sports/entertainment industry.
Demonstrated success in managing IT infrastructure, IT budgets, software development and systems architecture.
Deep understanding of technology trends, best practices and sports and entertainment technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity best practices.
Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, leveraging cloud technologies, and implementing data-driven decision-making.
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business objectives into effective technology strategies.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing technology teams.
Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale technology projects, delivering results on time and within budget.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights for informed decision-making.
Above all, integrity and honesty
Comfortable in a fast past, entrepreneurial environment
An exceptional work ethic
Optimistic and high energy
An enthusiasm for coaching, teaching and the development of people
An open and collaborative nature
A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers
Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges
Able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; willing to take unpopular stands when necessary
Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

Evolving and transforming the current technology platform to become the standard for global media and sports organizations
Developing and clearly articulating a vision, platform, architecture and technology roadmap - tied to the overall enterprise vision & mission - and driving the long-term technology strategy for the WSL.
Serving as an internal and external evangelist with customers, partners, investors and other key stakeholders.
Develop and execute a 3-5+ year technology roadmap that aligns with the league's business goals, focusing on digital transformation, OTT streaming, and data-driven decision-making.
Drive strategic partnerships with technology vendors (e.g., cloud providers, broadcast partners) to optimize infrastructure costs and performance.
Driving planning, budget development and strategic priorities to shape and execute strategy and objectives.
Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance.
Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Maintaining awareness of the competitive landscape, watching for new industry developments, market threats, and opportunities for expansion.
Leveraging primarily external resources, leading the build, integration and implementation of new products into the business- on budget, on time and with the highest possible quality.
Leading the redefinition and build/rebuild of our direct-to-consumer, mobile and cloud capabilities from product concept, prototype, to release.
Collaborate interdepartmentally to integrate wearable technology, data analytics, and performance tracking systems to enhance player safety and performance.
Fostering a culture of product development that is both responsive to the voice of the customer and scalable, with the goal of ultimately building community and brand loyalty across the audience/fan base.