US Public Sector Field CTO

Working at AtlassianAtlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.Atlassian is looking for an executive technical expert who can decode complex technical and compliance requirements and translate them into clear, actionable solutions for public sector customers. An expert who can empower the sales team to articulate the value proposition in a language that resonates with public sector decision-makers, ultimately leading to more informed and successful sales engagements. An expert who can enable sales teams to leverage their technical knowledge to tailor solutions that address specific public sector challenges and priorities. An executive who is well networked within the US Federal Government can make and create executive-level relationships. A former Federal CIO is the ideal candidate.• Elevate Atlassian’s technical presence and trust with our customers in the Public Sector• Foster deeper collaboration between our technical sales teams and R&D• Collaborate closely with GTM, Product Marketing, and R&D teams to ensure alignment on critical requirements and unforeseen blockers• Surface core technical non-functional requirements to steer product/platform development• Participate in strategic planning and execution of IT initiatives that align with the Sales goals and objectives. This includes assessing current technology systems, identifying areas for improvement, and advocating for investments that enhance service delivery to our Customers in the Public Sector.• Offer strategic guidance for R&D to identify hidden obstacles and recurring patterns revealed during consultative architectural discussions with customers to influence development & roadmaps• Offer insights to help the sales team and services team effectively close critical deals for large, complex customers• Lead collaborative discussions with customers and partner on innovative solutions that may benefit others and push the boundaries of what's possible• Creating awareness through public speaking at Atlassian and other industry and market events• Make executive-level introductions and create and establish executive sponsorship with key, strategic customersOur perks & benefitsAtlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits to learn more.About AtlassianAt Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.