Chief Technology Officer

About the role

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will join the executive leadership team of Thompson Holdings Inc., a 100 % employee‑owned holding company based in Mobile, Alabama. This newly created, enterprise‑wide role is responsible for defining and executing technology strategy across the holding company and its four subsidiaries, leveraging both internal capabilities and the recent acquisition of Sourcetoad.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and own a unified technology roadmap that aligns the needs of all subsidiaries while maintaining operational autonomy.
• Evaluate, prioritize and integrate third‑party and in‑house technology solutions, including AI, automation and custom software.
• Establish technology governance, standards and decision frameworks to ensure reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure.
• Create and lead an enterprise data strategy, building a scalable data fabric that connects business, operational, financial and project data.
• Drive digital innovation and process automation for corporate functions such as HR, Safety, Legal, IT, Finance and Communications.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to balance innovation with risk management and operational reliability.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience leading technology strategy in multi‑entity or diversified organizations.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation, enterprise data governance and technology‑enabled business models.
• Ability to influence C‑suite stakeholders and translate vision into actionable projects.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Experience with AI and automation technologies.
• Expertise in enterprise data strategy and governance.
• Knowledge of software development and systems modernization.