Chief Technology Officer

We are seeking a visionary and business-oriented Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy and ensure alignment with the company's growth and innovation goals. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CTO will be responsible for building and driving the overall tech vision, guiding cross-functional teams, and enabling technology to become a core driver of organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

- Define and implement the company's long-term technology roadmap aligned with overall business objectives.

- Partner with executive leadership to support digital transformation and future-proof operations.

- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to guide innovation.

- Build and lead high-performing technology teams with a strong focus on collaboration, accountability, and growth.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and transparency across the tech function.

- Mentor engineering and product leadership to ensure scalable and sustainable team development.

- Oversee internal systems, tools, and digital platforms to ensure efficiency, scalability, and security.

- Collaborate with other departments (Product, Marketing, Sales, Operations) to ensure tech solutions meet business needs.

- Implement agile processes and project management best practices to optimize delivery timelines.

- Lead decision-making on software/vendor partnerships, budget planning, and IT governance.

- Ensure compliance with relevant legal, data, and privacy regulations.

- Identify and mitigate technological risks to protect business continuity.

- Communicate complex technological concepts in simple terms to non-technical stakeholders.

- Serve as the spokesperson for the company's technology vision in board meetings, investor discussions, and strategic partnerships.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Minimum 8 years in technology leadership roles, with at least 3 years in a senior decision-making capacity.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, engineering, or related fields. MBA is a plus.

- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and scale diverse technical teams.

- Strong business acumen with experience in translating business goals into actionable technology strategies.

- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

- Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving business environments.

- Track record of driving measurable business outcomes through tech-enabled solutions.