About this role
Technology keeps the world moving - It’s no different here at Hot Topic. We are on the hunt for a CTO who is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the company. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is the senior executive responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and operational execution of all technology functions across the enterprise. This includes cybersecurity, enterprise applications, infrastructure and hardware, IT operations, help desk, end-user support, artificial intelligence and data science and the full portfolio of technology projects across all three brands. This role requires a leader who can operate at both the strategic and operational level — shaping long-term technology vision, including how artificial intelligence and machine learning are applied to create measurable business value, while ensuring day-to-day reliability of systems that directly impact store operations, customer experience, and revenue.