Chief Technology Officer - Supply Chain Startup

We are looking for a CTO for a Startup in Supply Chain domain.

Responsibilities :

- Successful execution of the company's business model though development and deployment of the company's digital platforms.

- Design a winning technology strategy for the company, and support the Technology Team as they execute, measure the results, and report them to the company leadership.

- This includes envisioning the company's offerings, applications, program management, and managing business support systems and internal IT infrastructure.

Strategy & Planning :

- Identify technology trends and evolving social behavior.

- Evaluate and identify appropriate technology platforms (including web application frameworks and the deployment stack) for delivering the company's services.

- Lead strategic planning to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing development initiatives and setting timetables for the evaluation, development, and deployment of all digital services.

- Participate as a member of the senior management team in establishing governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately and the organization's resources are used responsibly, particularly in the areas of software development, office networks and computers, and telecommunications.

- Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide recovery and business continuity plan.

- Communicate the company's technology strategy to investors, management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders.

- Manage business support systems and corporate infrastructure for the company.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices.

- Define and communicate company values and standards for acquiring or developing systems, equipment, or software within the company.

- Ensure that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization.

- Ensure company technical problems are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.

- Develop, track, and control the development and deployment annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations.

- Communicate through active dashboards and operational reviews

- Ensure the company's internal technological processes and customer-facing services comply with community expectations and applicable laws and regulations for privacy, security, and social responsibility.

Qualifications & Skills :

- Bachelors, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering from top tier institutions (IITs or similar institutions).

- Comfortable in early-stage, fast-paced, high-growth, resource-lean environments

- Established skill in leading and executing complex cross-functional projects, with simple and intuitive customer experiences.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

- Excellent leadership, team management, interpersonal and employee development skills

- Strong written and oral communication skills