We are representing our client in the global technology and engineering space to search for CTO to lead the company’s technological vision and strategies.
Responsibilities
- Technology Strategy and Leadership:
- Vision and Strategy Development: Develop and lead the execution of the company’s technological vision and strategy, aligned with the overall business objectives and market trends in multi-domain communication networks and sensors.
- Innovation and Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in existing technologies and products to maintain a competitive edge.
- Industry Trends and Compliance: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to communication networks and sensors.
- Alignment with Resources: Align the company’s technology and its resources to support the strategic goals and operational needs.
- Team Leadership and Talent Management:
- Technical Expertise and Mentorship: Provide technical expertise, mentorship, and guidance to the engineering team, encouraging individual growth and professional development.
- Team Development: Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, ensuring that team members are motivated and aligned with the company’s vision and goals.
- Technological Partnership Management:
- Partnership Evaluation: Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with external technology providers and strategic partners to maximize outcomes and minimize risks.
- Collaboration and Networking: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and industry experts.
- Budgeting and Resource Allocation:
- R&D Budget Management: Collaborate with the management team to create and manage the R&D budget, ensuring prudent allocation of resources and cost-effective solutions.
- Resource Optimization: Optimize resource utilization, including staffing, hardware, software, and infrastructure investments, to achieve business objectives.
- Tax Rebate Maximization: Maximize tax rebates arising from R&D investments.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
- Product Management and Development: Work in collaboration with other BU and Dept Heads for the management of product development and production to achieve the organization’s short- and long-term goals.
- Executive Management and Governance:
- Executive Management Team: Serve on the Executive Management Team to align technology goals with other business units and organizational objectives.
- R&D Strategic Committee: Secretariat the R&D Strategic Committee (RDSC) meeting, ensuring alignment and strategic direction in R&D initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience (>10 years) in a senior technology leadership role, preferably as a CTO or similar position.
- Deep understanding of multi-domain communication networks, sensor technologies, 5G technology, and telecommunications standards.
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align technology initiatives with company goals.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of managing and motivating technical teams.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.