SVP, Chief Technology Officer

The E.W. Scripps Company

$200K — $250K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 12+ years in technology leadership, managing large-scale organizations.
  • Preferred experience in media, streaming, or digital technology sectors.
  • Proven track record in developing enterprise technology strategies.
  • Experience with diverse technology functions including product and cybersecurity.
  • Familiarity with technology investment strategy and leadership team development.
  • Experience collaborating with executive leadership and Boards on technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leaders to shape enterprise strategy and identify technology growth opportunities.
  • Communicate a long-term technology strategy balancing innovation, excellence, and risk management.
  • Provide counsel on emerging technologies and digital trends for strategic decisions.
  • Lead enterprise technology strategy, roadmap, and functions like cybersecurity and data.
  • Implement a disciplined framework for technology investment decisions.
  • Drive technology-enabled innovation and improve operational efficiency.
  • Define and execute AI and innovation strategies that deliver business value.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Involvement with senior leadership and strategic partners.
  • Chance to influence the company's long-term technology direction.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Enterprise Leadership
  • Partner with senior leaders to help shape enterprise strategy and identify opportunities where technology can accelerate business growth, improve competitiveness, create new capabilities, and deliver long-term value.
  • Develop and communicate a multi-year technology strategy and establish enterprise priorities that balance innovation, operational excellence, financial discipline, and risk management.
  • Provide strategic counsel on emerging technologies, AI, digital transformation, and industry trends to support strategic decision-making.


Technology Strategy & Product Leadership
  • Lead the enterprise technology strategy, roadmap, and operating model across technology functions, including product, software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, broadcast engineering, enterprise systems, and data.
  • Establish a disciplined build, buy, and partner framework to guide technology investment decisions.
  • Drive technology-enabled business innovation, including identifying and incubating new revenue opportunities, digital products, and platforms that expand Scripps' competitive moat.
  • Lead technology-enabled transformation initiatives that improve business performance, operational efficiency, and customer experiences.
  • Define and execute the company's AI and innovation strategy, ensuring investments deliver measurable business value.


Organizational Leadership
  • Build and lead a high-performing technology organization through talent development, succession planning, and organizational design.
  • Identify and develop the capabilities needed to support the company's long-term strategy.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.


Business Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board, translating complex technology opportunities into actionable business strategies.
  • Build strong partnerships across the organization to align technology priorities with business objectives.
  • Represent technology with the Board, strategic partners, key vendors, and the broader technology community as appropriate.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including leading large, complex technology organizations.
  • Media, streaming, digital, or adjacent technology industry experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated success developing enterprise technology strategy and leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
  • Experience overseeing multiple technology functions, including product, engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and data.
  • Experience developing technology investment strategies, organizational capability, and high-performing leadership teams.
  • Experience working with executive leadership and Boards of Directors on strategic technology initiatives.


WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Enterprise mindset with the ability to connect technology strategy to business outcomes.
  • Strategic thinker with a proven ability to execute through complex change.
  • Strong business, financial, and operational acumen.
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders, the Board, and external partners.
  • Deep understanding of modern technology platforms, product management, AI, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and emerging trends.
  • Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop future leaders.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to simplify complex technology concepts and lead effectively through ambiguity.


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