Chief Technology Officer

Haryana Knowledge Corporation; Chandigarh, Panchkula; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Haryana Knowledge Corporation in Chandigarh seeks a senior technology leader to define the overall technology vision, strategy and roadmap for PPP applications and platforms. You will oversee software development, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and data governance, and lead cross-functional teams across development, infrastructure, testing and security.

The role requires 15 years of overall experience with at least 10 years in technology and 5 years in project leadership, including

Qualifications

• 4-year full-time Bachelor's degree in IT/CSE/Electronics & Communication/Computer Applications or equivalent, or MCA (full-time), OR M.E./M.Tech (full-time) in the same fields, from a Government-recognized university/institution.
• All degrees must be from a Government-recognized university/institution.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall technology vision, strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee software development, systems architecture, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and data governance for all PPP applications and platforms.
• Formulation of policy and standards as may be necessary.
• Lead, mentor and manage cross-functional technology teams (development, infrastructure, testing, security and data teams).
• Manage procurement, authorize payments and address techno-commercial issues as may be necessary.
• Ensure scalability, high availability, security and regulatory compliance of the PPP database and citizen-facing services.
• Representing technology forums, inter-departmental integrations and Government IT committees.
• Report to the Authority on technology performance, risks and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CSE/ECE/CA

MCA (full-time)

M.E./M.Tech (full-time)

Job description

A). Qualification Criteria

4-year full-time Bachelor's degree in IT/CSE/Electronics & Communication/Computer Applications or equivalent, or MCA (full-time), OR M.E./M.Tech (full-time) in the same fields, from a Government-recognized university/institution.

B) Experience Criteria

Total 15 years' experience with min. 10 years in the technology sector, including min. 5 years in a Project Manager/Executive role leading cross-functional teams.

C) Job Description

• Define the overall technology vision, strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee software development, systems architecture, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and data governance for all PPP applications and platforms.
• Formulation of policy and standards as may be necessary.
• Lead, mentor and manage cross-functional technology teams (development, infrastructure, testing, security and data teams).
• Manage procurement, authorize payments and address techno-commercial issues as may be necessary.
• Ensure scalability, high availability, security and regulatory compliance of the PPP database and citizen-facing services.
• Representing technology forums, inter-departmental integrations and Government IT committees.
• Report to the Authority on technology performance. risks and innovation initiatives.