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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Description

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We are looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to guide our company's technology strategy and lead all aspects of our technological development. The CTO will be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of technology landscape and developments, taking charge of the company’s technology and data security program, and identifying trends to enhance the company’s products. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and the ability to drive innovation. The goal is to ensure that our technology resources are aligned with the company’s business needs.

Responsibilities

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  • Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals.
  • Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage.
  • Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency.
  • Build quality assurance and data protection processes.
  • Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance.
  • Use stakeholders’ feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology.
  • Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors.
  • Identify and recommend new technology solutions.
  • Manage and optimize infrastructure assets to satisfy internal financial targets.
  • Create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence.

Requirements

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  • Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role.
  • Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy.
  • Understanding of budgets and business-planning.
  • Ability to conduct technological analyses and research.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Leadership and organizational abilities.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Problem-solving aptitude.
  • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus.
  • Experience in project management and service-oriented architecture (SOA).

Potential interview questions

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  • How do you stay updated on the latest industry trends and technology?
  • Can you describe a time when you had to implement a significant technological change in a company?
  • How do you handle team members who resist technological changes?
  • What strategies would you use to persuade stakeholders that a new technology is worth investing in?
  • How do you ensure data security in the company?