Job Summary:
Our client is seeking to hire an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy, development, and execution to support our rapid growth and position us for long-term success in the market. You will oversee all aspects of the company's technology, drive innovation, and ensure that technology initiatives align with our business goals. You will work closely with the CEO and other C-suite executives to shape the company's strategic direction, lead technology teams, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance.to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of our business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals.
- Drive the planning and execution of all aspects of the service delivery strategy. · Drive growth of professional and managed services.
- Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance
- Lead the recruitment, development and retention of engineers.
- Work closely with vendors (OEM firms) to achieve mutually beneficial partnership objectives.
- Communicate with employees, stakeholders and customers to ensure our company’s technologies are used appropriately.
- Serve on the executive committee to align technology goals with other departmental and organizational objectives.
Requirements
- A degree in IT or Engineering.
- 5 years experience in senior roles in an IT service organisation, preferably Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Certifications are an added advantage.
- Knowledge of security practices and products.
- Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy.
- Ability to conduct technological analyses and research.
- Be well-versed in current cybersecurity and technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts.
- Understanding of budgets and business planning.
- Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
- Demonstrated passion for technology and cyber security.
- People-driven, customer-oriented and transformative.
- Leadership and organizational abilities.
- Eager to make an impact.
- Excellent communication skills.