Chief Digital & Innovation Officer (CDIO)

The Chief Digital & Innovation Officer (CDIO) is accountable for shaping and enabling the ministrys digital future in direct service of mission scale and constituent trust. This role establishes technology data and digital platforms as a unified enterprise capability that advances clarity agility stewardship and measurable ministry CDIO defines the enterprise digital vision establishes architectural and data coherence; owns the decision frameworks governing enterprise digital investment and prioritization; and builds empowered leadership teams capable of sustaining todays mission while intentionally preparing the ministry for future opportunities and risks. Through this leadership technology functions as a strategic enterprise capability that enables ministry delivery deepens constituent engagement and strengthens organizational decision-making integrated into how the ministry plans and Duties/Responsibilities:Enterprise Digital Strategy & Vision: Owns and articulates the enterprise digital strategy aligned to ministry mission long-term organizational strategy and a constituent intimacy value discipline. Establishes a clear digital north star that governs platform choices investment prioritization sequencing and trade-offs across the enterprise. Defines enterprise decision frameworks that balance speed scale risk and stewardship prevent fragmentation duplicative platforms and siloed innovation. Makes digital strategy inseparable from ministry strategy shaping how the organization delivers impact today while positioning it for future growth and Architecture & Operational Enablement: Owns enterprise architectural direction across applications data integration infrastructure and security to reduce complexity improve interoperability and enable scalable ministry delivery. Is accountable for ensuring core platforms (e.g. CRM ERP CMS marketing automation digital experience data platforms) are selected evolved and governed based on enterprise outcomes rather than local optimization. Holds senior leaders accountable for reliable secure and resilient technology operations with cybersecurity risk management compliance and business continuity operating as foundational enablers of ministry effectiveness. Establishes enterprise operating principles and service expectations that reinforce partnership stewardship clarity of ownership and shared Experimentation & Emerging Capability: Establishes a disciplined enterprise approach to innovation that includes experimentation piloting learning and intentional scaling. Identifies and evaluates emerging technologies and delivery models (e.g. AI automation personalization new engagement channels) with the potential to advance ministry reach relevance and effectiveness. Balances innovation with mission integrity ethical responsibility operational sustainability and constituent Strategy AI Enablement & Governance: Owns the enterprise data and analytics strategy ensuring leaders and teams have access to trusted decision-grade information. Guides the strategic application of analytics and AI to enhance ministry outcomes strengthen constituent engagement and enable insight-led decision-making at all levels of the organization. Establishes and governs responsible data and AI frameworks that protect constituent privacy reinforce trust and safeguard the ministrys credibility. Institutionalizes the use of insight across planning execution and measurement embedding data-informed decision-making into how the ministry Partnership & Enterprise Change Leadership: Serves as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on the digital data and technology implications of ministry strategy investment decisions and enterprise priorities. Partners closely with the Chief Constituent Experience Officer (CCXO) sharing accountability for translating mission into coherent digitally enabled constituent experiences across the ministry. Leads enterprise change by shaping culture clarifying decision rights and aligning cross-functional leadersrather than through systems deployment Culture & Talent Development: Builds and leads an enterprise digital and technology leadership team oriented toward outcomes learning and accountability. Develops future-ready leaders capable of operating in ambiguity managing complexity and leading sustained change. Creates a culture where clarity of ownership measurable outcomes and continuous improvement replace heroics and reactive execution. Models servant leadership consistent with Focus on the Familys Christian mission values and commitment to Duties/Responsibilities:Performs other duties as assignedManagerial Breadth/Scope of Job:Leads an enterprise digital and technology organization of 50 employees. Direct reports include senior leaders responsible for applications data and analytics infrastructure and security and operations. Accountable for strategic partners and offshore teams through clearly defined leadership and governance Environment/Physical Requirements:Onsite office environmentJOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTSCharacter/Spiritual:Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo I am with you always even to the end of the a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to theStandard of Moral ConductandStatement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Familys ministry in prayerPrays personally for Focus on the Familys staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayerEngages in Christian ministryDemonstrates behaviors aligned withFOF core valuesThis position is a position of responsibility as defined in the Focus on the FamilyMoral Policy and is subject to the parameters defined therein regarding divorceThis role is considered a Spokesperson for Focus on the Family and should represent Focus position and tone at all timesPersonal Characteristics:Senior leadership skills able to work with motivate and direct others individually and as a teamMature and professional / can represent the ministry to internal and external constituenciesDiplomatic peacemaker flexible approachableDetail-oriented self-motivated self-accountable concern for long-term effectivenessAssertive articulate decisiveEstablishes high personal work standards and works to achieve them because of internal motivationMaintains a high level of motivation for work despite problems changes or daily work demandsKnowledge/Experience:Demonstrated experience as a senior enterprise leader responsible for defining and executing digital data and technology strategy aligned to organizational mission and long-term track record of leading large-scale digital transformation involving organizational change platform consolidation and cultural shiftnot solely technology operating as a peer within a C-suite or executive leadership team influencing strategy investment decisions and enterprise background in establishing enterprise architecture data strategy and governance models that enable agility trust and ability to balance innovation and experimentation with stewardship risk management and operational enabling constituent- or customer-centric models through digital platforms data and integrated technical depth across modern platforms (cloud CRM ERP digital experience data AI-enabled capabilities) to set direction ask incisive questions and hold leaders accountable without serving as the primary technical understanding of Focus on the Familys mission values and the cultural social and political issues impacting Abilities and Special Talents/Gifts:Strategic and collaborative leader with strong servant leadership instinctsExecutive presenceStrong organizational skillsPolished social skillsAbility to develop strategic plans for multiple function divisionRequires considerable ingenuity and judgment to solve complex problemsLeadership:Strong change management capabilities with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teamsBusiness Acumen:Ability to translate technical capabilities into measurable business outcomesPay Range: $197600 to $281040Application Materials Required: Cover Letter Resume/CV*Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:Norton LifeLock ID Theft CoverageLegal Shield/ID Shield CoverageAFLAC403B Retirement PlanVacation Time & Vacation PayoutSick TimeHolidaysService AwardsCommunity Service DaysBookstore DiscountFitness CenterEmployees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:Medical PlanDental PlanVision PlanLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Tuition ReimbursementWarehouse Membership ReimbursementNote: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language refer to the governing plan documents.*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits except for:Sick TimeBookstore DiscountFitness CenterTentative Search Timeline:Priority will be given to applications submitted by March 6 2026 However this posting will remain open until potential employee start date is March 16 2026Posting date: February 6 2026Un-posting date: ongoing until filledPosting contact email: