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Field Chief Technology Officer, West

(Multiple States), United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2025

💰 $250,000/yr($225,000/yr – $250,000/yr)

About the role

Expedient, a full stack cloud service provider, is seeking a Field CTO based in the western region of the US, to serve as a technology leader focused on building external relationships, representing the company's technology vision, and driving industry engagement and thought leadership.

The Expedient Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for serving as the company’s technology ambassador to clients, partners, and the wider industry. Unlike a traditional CTO, who primarily focuses on internal engineering teams and infrastructure, the primary focus of the Field CTO is on building relationships, representing the company's technology vision externally, and driving industry engagement and thought leadership.

Applicants must live in western states of the US in order to be considered. Occasional travel to different Expedient markets, industry events and to clients as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Solution Architects to support solution design by focusing on consensus building among larger teams of influencers.
Demonstrate empathy with both technical and business-focused prospects, providing recommendations on the tone and format of presentation materials.
Enhance client engagement through strategic interactions, understanding client needs, and presenting tailored solutions.

Contribute to speaking engagements and written content, offering nuanced messaging and compelling perspectives on technology.
Assist in distinguishing and elevating Expedient in the eyes of IT leaders through thought leadership and innovative ideas.

Assist members of the revenue team in identifying and allocating appropriate resources, ensuring efficient and accurate deal completion.
Lead project stakeholders in creative and adaptable problem-solving, ensuring project success on both the client and Expedient sides.

Provide additional solution design recommendations, particularly for projects with significant scale, scope, complexity, or supportability challenges.

Field CTOs are often engaged early in the sales process to provide valuable insights during initial client encounters or to consult on opportunities as they progress.

Requirements

15+ years of technical experience (e.g., software architecture, data engineering, cloud infrastructure).
Deep knowledge of the company’s domain (e.g., SaaS, data platforms, AI/ML, cybersecurity, etc.).
Hands-on experience with relevant tech stacks (e.g., cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, APIs, or data systems).
Ability to whiteboard complex systems and explain architecture to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments and how modern software integrates with them.
Track record of aligning technology to business outcomes.
Ability to engage C-level executives and influence decisions.
Experience working with product teams to shape roadmaps based on field feedback.
Familiarity with go-to-market strategies and how technology drives revenue.
Extensive experience in technical sales, solution architecture, or a related field within the IT and cloud services industry.
Proven ability to engage with both technical and business-focused stakeholders, demonstrating strong empathy and communication skills.
Experience in managing complex projects and coordinating technical teams.
Strong thought leadership capabilities, with experience in public speaking and content creation.
Ability to provide strategic technical recommendations and innovative solutions for large-scale, complex projects.