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Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Technology Association

ARLINGTON-22214, VA, US
06/10/2024

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Required Skills

association space experience

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

Job Description

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is the preeminent trade association representing the over $500 billion US consumer technology industry. CTA has been at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship, representing the interests of member-companies ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to cutting-edge startups. The association promotes the future trajectory of technological advancement by advocating for policies that foster innovation and competition, setting industry standards, and encouraging partnerships among industry stakeholders. By championing innovation and collaboration, CTA assumes a vital role in driving the growth and success of the global technology industry.

CTA offers immense value to its members and the broader technology ecosystem through an array of initiatives and services, notably highlighted by the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), recognized internationally as the world’s largest and most influential technology event of its kind. CES serves as the premier platform for companies and organizations to demonstrate their new products and services, providing a coveted stage to unveil their latest discoveries and innovations to a diverse audience of industry professionals, innovators, media, investors, and consumers. CES also fosters networking and collaboration among industry leaders, facilitating strategic partnerships and alliances, and attracts policymakers and business leaders to gain insights into emerging technology trends. Moreover, CTA equips its members with invaluable resources and insights into market and consumer trends by offering research, market intelligence, and educational programs to help make informed business decisions and navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Highlights:

Organization Type: Trade Association
Headquarters: Arlington, VA
Annual Revenue: Approximately $115M
Employees: Approximately 160
Coverage: Worldwide
Founded: One hundred years ago, in 1924 via predecessor organizations

THE OPPORTUNITY

Position: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Arlington, VA
Reporting Relationship: Chief Executive Officer
Website: https://www.cta.tech

Key Responsibilities
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is an integral member of the executive leadership team advancing CTA’s mission, vision, and objectives. They will demonstrate an operational and transformative leadership style, executing organizational strategies aimed at fostering CTA’s growth; ensuring efficiency, productivity, and alignment with CTA goals; and enhancing its value proposition for members.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Collaborating with the CEO, President, senior leadership team, and Board to develop and execute operational and strategic plans.
Administering CTA's operations effectively and systematically evaluating overall operational performance against budget and growth objectives; implementing corrective measures as needed; maintaining transparent communications with CTA leaders on these actions.
Providing leadership to key Departments including Finance, Legal, Information Technology, and Human Resources, ensuring efficient operations and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
Identifying new revenue opportunities including monetizing assets, in collaboration with the executive leadership team.
Developing and providing oversight of key organizational performance metrics.
Optimizing team effectiveness to ensure operational alignment with strategic goals.
Developing and implementing technology solutions to advance CTA’s strategy, growth, and operational efficiencies.
Maintaining an effective organizational structure to nurture leadership succession and staff development and ensure efficient deployment of staff resources.
Providing support to the Board and relevant Board committees, including presentations at meetings as appropriate.
Ensuring CTA adheres to established policies, procedures, legal requirements, and sound and ethical business practices.
Comfortably participating in financial budgeting and forecasting activities; and offering insights and recommendations regarding CTA’s investment portfolio as appropriate.
Managing CTA’s two building facilities, operations, and related activities, as required.
Attracting, retaining, developing, and engaging CTA’s professional staff, including efforts in diversity and inclusion.
Fostering a collegial culture of service, collaboration, respect, integrity, and innovation.

Experience and Personal Characteristics
The COO will be critical in driving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and advancing the mission of CTA within the consumer technology industry. The COO will possess exceptional operational leadership skills, alongside a demonstrated record of accomplishment of achievement, credibility, and integrity.

Key qualifications include but are not limited to:

Executive leadership experience overseeing operations in organizations of similar or larger scale and complexity. Executive experience in the association space a plus.
Experience in organizational financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and audit compliance.
Experience with large-scale events akin to CES a plus.
Exceptional interpersonal, influence, and relationship-building skills, crucial for engaging with various stakeholders effectively.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify organizational needs and align resources to support mission and objectives.
Commercial business acumen to ensure the organization is positioned for future growth.
Technology savvy, capable of identifying and implementing technology solutions to support operational efficiency and growth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Multi-cultural sensitivity for global engagement.
Effective at anticipating and managing organizational risk, with strong problem-solving skills. The agility to pivot and lead change as appropriate.
Courage and confidence to prioritize and make difficult decisions, with a highly collaborative, servant leadership mindset.
Proven ability to build, lead, and engage high-level teams, fostering a healthy culture of collaboration, inclusion, respect, empowerment, and innovation.
Demonstrated highest levels of ethics, integrity, credibility, and character.

Working Conditions
Hybrid; three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).