Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

JOB SUMMARY 

The primary responsibility of the CTO is to provide strategic & operational direction for IT related matters and departmental support services. The incumbent is tasked with making conscious technology decisions on behalf of the company, including managing a technology budget and making investments to align the company with its vision for its technological needs. He / She should be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and an expert in technological development.

He / She will work directly under the CEO and will act as both a technology and business expert, making decisions that will impact the current and future operations of the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Aligning technology initiatives with business strategies to drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.
The development and deployment of technological services, including the design, development, implementation, and coordination of systems, policies, and procedures.
Support the CEO in making decisions on behalf of the company’s technological requirements.
Developing comprehensive processes and policies for data security, network access, backup systems, and mitigating technological risks, including cybersecurity threats, to protect the organization’s assets and reputation.
Managing IT budgets and time frames.
Assisting in the execution and completion of IT projects.
Introducing new technologies for end-users to improve work efficiency.
Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards.
Effectively communicating technological concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Any other tasks assigned by CEO.

EDUCATION

Bachelors (BE), Masters (MS)

EXPERIENCE

7-10 Years in IT, ERP and related fields.

Technical Competencies

Understanding of ERP environment
Knowledge about maintenance, up-grading of IT infrastructure
Project Planning & Organizing
Knowledge of managing and up-grading Server setups and
Awareness / knowledge of new technology trends / web or mobile app development (would be an added advantage)
Understanding of digital finance/digital banking.

Leadership Competencies

Teamwork
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Initiative and Change Driven
Planning & Organizing
Effective Communication