Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Robert Walters; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 180’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is on the lookout for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead their technology operations and drive innovation. In this pivotal role, you will lead diverse teams, manage enterprise IT infrastructure, and foster strategic partnerships to enhance product capabilities. Your expertise in cloud strategy and software development will be crucial in aligning technological initiatives with business objectives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology within a dynamic organization, championing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. If you are ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in senior technology leadership roles managing diverse teams.
• Expertise in enterprise technology stacks and cloud solutions.

Aufgaben

• Lead technology operations and innovation across the organization.
• Define technology vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with goals.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in Technology

Cloud Strategy (AWS, Google Cloud)

Software Development (Java/.NET/SQL)

Vendor Management

Strategic Partnerships

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

AWS

SAP

Salesforce

Google Cloud

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced and visionary CTO to lead all aspects of enterprise IT infrastructure, operations, and innovation.

You will lead cross-functional teams and be responsible for the full spectrum of technology operations - from infrastructure and software development to vendor relationships and cloud strategy - driving both stability and innovation across the organization.

What You'll Be Doing

• Define and communicate the internal and external technology vision, roadmap, and innovation strategy.

• Lead and mentor technology teams, including department heads, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and key performance objectives.

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships and technological ecosystems that advance operational and product capabilities.

• Perform architectural reviews to evaluate current systems, identify technical debt, and recommend modernization strategies.

• Oversee end-to-end IT spend, license management, vendor contracts, and forecast future infrastructure and software needs.

• Drive financial efficiency while managing infrastructure assets and IT procurement.

• Collaborate across business units to develop business cases that support digital transformation and organizational growth.

• Monitor and report on performance metrics, system benchmarks, and capacity planning.

• Align development and deployment strategies with business priorities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality technical solutions.

• Ensure operational continuity and infrastructure resiliency through robust support systems and cloud-native architecture.

• Partner closely with the information security function to ensure application compliance with security standards and regulatory frameworks.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning by developing talent through training and performance programs.

• Spearhead innovation-focused initiatives, including strategic partnerships, events, and cross-functional collaborations.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in senior technology leadership roles, managing large and diverse teams.

• Proven expertise in enterprise technology stacks including AWS, SAP, Salesforce, Java/.NET/SQL, and Google Cloud is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated success in building and scaling customer-focused, innovative teams across infrastructure, software engineering, architecture, and vendor ecosystems.

• Strong background in developing enterprise-wide strategies, driving organizational alignment, and delivering measurable results.

• Outstanding ability to build trusted relationships across stakeholders and inspire high-performing teams through strategic leadership.