Chief Technology Officer | Auto Component | Manesar | 20 Years +

HeadSpace HR Pvt. Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HeadSpace HR Pvt. Ltd. in Manesar seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead the technology strategy, align engineering execution with business goals, and drive product roadmaps.

The role requires 20+ years of technical experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership, deep cloud, security, and systems integration expertise, and strong executive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering (MBA a plus).
• 20+ years of progressive technical experience, 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of software engineering, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and system integration.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and executive communication; risk management and team-building.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a technology roadmap.
• Architecture & Infrastructure: Oversee software development, platform scalability, cloud infra, and data security.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor engineering teams.
• Innovation & R&D: Evaluate emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Budget & Operations: Own the technology budget, manage vendors, allocate resources.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align technical delivery with market needs with product/commercial/executive teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Risk management

Team leadership

Cloud architecture

Cybersecurity standards

System integration

Software engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

We are driving a position with one of our client:

• Role: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Experience: 20 to 25 Years
• Location: Manesar
• Industry : Manufacturing / Auto-Ancillary
• Objective: He will be responsible for leading a company's overall technology strategy, aligning technical vision and engineering execution with long-term business goals.

Role Overview

• Position: C-Suite Executive
• Focus: Technology strategy, systems architecture, R&D, and engineering leadership
• Core Goal: Drive innovation, scale infrastructure, and future-proof the product roadmap
• Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap that supports company growth.
• Architecture & Infrastructure: Oversee software development, platform scalability, cloud infrastructure, and data security.
• Team Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor high-performing engineering and technical teams.
• Innovation & R&D: Evaluate emerging technologies (such as AI and automation) to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Budget & Operations: Own the technology budget, manage vendor relationships, and oversee resource allocation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, commercial, and executive teams to align technical delivery with market needs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• Experience: 20+ years of progressive technical experience, including 5+ years in a senior executive or leadership role (e.g., VP of Engineering).
• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of software engineering principles, cloud architecture, cybersecurity standards, and system integration.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional strategic thinking, executive communication, risk management, and team-building capabilities.