Role Description:
The CTO / Head of Technology is responsible for defining and executing the organization's technology strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring that technology initiatives support business goals. This executive role oversees technology development, infrastructure, and engineering teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the company's technology vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Lead engineering, IT, and product development teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.
- Oversee software development, infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity initiatives.
- Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on the business.
- Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of technology platforms and systems.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
- Manage technology budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
- Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within technology teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
- Proven experience in senior technology leadership, managing software development and IT operations.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
- Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience managing large technology teams and driving digital transformation initiatives.