Chief Technology Officer

Forhyre; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead their technological vision and strategy. This pivotal role requires a blend of strategic thinking and strong business acumen to ensure that technology is effectively aligned with the company's goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a leadership position, with the ability to implement innovative technologies that drive competitive advantage. If you are a dynamic communicator and a collaborative leader, this opportunity offers the chance to shape the future of a fast-growing organization and make a significant impact on its success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role.
• Knowledge of technology trends and business planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical strategies aligned with business goals.
• Implement new technologies for competitive advantage.
• Supervise system infrastructure for efficiency.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Excellent Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science

MBA or relevant graduate degree

Job description

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of our business. You will communicate with employees, stakeholders and customers to ensure our company’s technologies are used appropriately.

Strategic thinking and strong business acumen are essential in this role. We expect you to be well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts. If you are also an excellent communicator and public speaker, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals
• Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage
• Help departments use technology profitably
• 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

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role
• Knowledge of technology trends to build a 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
• Ability to effectively collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a start-up or fast-growing environment a plus.
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus