CTO → VP Technology

A realistic transition from CTO to VP Technology: transferable skills, the gaps to close, a step-by-step learning plan and alternative routes. Estimated skill overlap 100%. Difficulty: Easy.

Difficulty: Easy3 stepsDuration: 4 to 8 monthsOverlap: 100%

Transition from CTO to VP Technology.

Transferable skills

  • Technology leadership
  • Strategy
  • Architecture & platforms
  • Innovation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Budget

Step-by-step learning plan

  1. 1. Build on your CTO experience

    2–4 weeks

    Leverage

    • Technology leadership
    • Strategy
    • Architecture & platforms
    • Innovation

    Map transferable skills — Technology leadership, Strategy, Architecture & platforms — against what a VP Technology needs.

  2. 2. Practise VP Technology work in real conditions

    4–8 weeks

    Ship a portfolio project or take on VP Technology tasks at work.

  3. 3. Get certified and position yourself as a VP Technology

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    TOGAF 9 CertifiedSAFe Program ConsultantCISM

    Update your CV and LinkedIn around VP Technology, then apply to target roles.

Alternative routes