Information Systems Executive E6
ISE.GEN.E5
Typically, E6 is the CEO/President level.
Typically, E6 is the CEO/President level.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The Information Systems Executive, a visionary leader with a passion for technology, seeks to align the company's technological direction with its strategic business goals.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Disconnected technology strategies that hinder business growth and innovation.
- The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the rapid pace of technological change and the challenge of keeping the organization aligned with those advancements.
- Why it matters: Believing that technology should empower people and processes, but struggling to find the right balance.
The plan
- Conduct a thorough assessment of the current technology landscape and its alignment with business needs.
- Engage with all stakeholders to understand their challenges and gather insights for technology transformation.
- Develop a comprehensive technology strategy that integrates software development, IT infrastructure, and R&D initiatives.
- Implement change management initiatives to foster a culture of innovation and adaptability within the organization.
- Continuously evaluate and adjust the technology strategy based on emerging trends and organizational feedback.
What's at stake
Failing to align technology strategy with business goals, resulting in wasted resources and missed opportunities. Losing the trust of stakeholders due to ineffective communication and lack of transparency in technological changes.
Success looks like
Achieving a seamless integration of technology that drives company growth and operational efficiency. Cultivating a culture of innovation that empowers teams to adopt new technologies and solutions effectively.
Summary
Typically, E6 is the CEO/President level. A CTO per se might not be E6 unless the organization is so tech-centric that the CTO holds a status equal to the CEO.
Level — E5 — Executive Vice President
EVP owning a major organization line with enterprise impact.
- Scope
- A major organization line
- Autonomy
- Owns org-line strategy and outcomes
- Complexity
- Enterprise- and market-shaping
- Impact
- Organization-line / enterprise
- Decision rights
- Owns a major P&L and org line
- Leadership
- Senior-most leadership of an org line
- Typical experience
- 20–30 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities6
- Develop corporate-level technology plans and policiescommonlevel
- Manage large teams and budgetscommonlevel
- Engage in industry leadershipcommonlevel
- Drive the vision and mission of the company from a tech innovation standpointcommonlevel
- Influence top-level corporate decisionscommonlevel
- Interface with the Board and investorscommonlevel
Tasks6
- Develop technology planscommonlevel
- Manage teams and budgetscommonlevel
- Lead industry engagementcommonlevel
- Drive company visioncommonlevel
- Influence corporate decisionscommonlevel
- Engage with Board and investorscommonlevel
Skills9
- Strategic visioncommonlevel
- Innovationcommonlevel
- Board engagementcommonlevel
- Budget managementcommonlevel
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
- Investor engagementcommonlevel
- Corporate governancecommonlevel
- Strategic influencecommonlevel
Knowledge10
- Corporate strategycommonlevel
- Innovationcommonlevel
- Board relationscommonlevel
- Budgetingcommonlevel
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Corporate visioncommonlevel
- Innovation strategiescommonlevel
- Investor relationscommonlevel
- Governancecommonlevel
- Strategic influencecommonlevel
competency6
- Enterprise-wide strategic visioncommonlevel
- Innovation Leadershipcommonlevel
- Board-level accountabilitycommonlevel
- Corporate leadershipcommonlevel
- Visionary innovationcommonlevel
- Investor relationscommonlevel
qualification8
- Extensive experience in technology strategycommonlevel
- Recognized figure in the technology sectorcommonlevel
- Executive MBA or equivalentcommonlevel
- 25+ years of experience in top executive rolescommonlevel
- Leadership at the highest corporate levelcommonlevel
- Experience in revolutionary innovationcommonlevel
- Honorary Doctorate or equivalentcommonlevel
- 30+ years of experience in corporate leadershipcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Vice President, Information Systems Executive | common | medium0.58 | — |
| Fifth Level Executive | common | medium0.50 | — |
| Information Systems Executive E6 | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Sixth Level Executive | common | medium0.50 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
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