Antara - Chief Technology Officer

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Job Description: EVP/Sr. VP - Technology (CTO)

Job Summary: The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) is a crucial executive-level position in Antara, responsible for overseeing and leading the organization's technical operations and strategies. You will play a critical role in driving innovation, ensuring technical excellence, and aligning technology initiatives with the company's overall goals and objectives.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership in all aspects of technology, including research, development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's technical infrastructure.

2. Technology Strategy: Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement a comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns with the company's business objectives, ensuring the effective utilization of technology to drive growth and productivity.

3. Innovation and Research: Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the company's technical capabilities.

4. Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing technical team, including software developers, engineers, data scientists, and IT professionals. Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

5. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects. Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule while meeting quality standards and stakeholder expectations.

6. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks related to technology, cybersecurity, and data privacy. Develop and implement effective strategies and protocols to safeguard the organization's technical assets and information.

7. Collaboration and Communication: Foster effective cross-functional collaboration between technical teams and other departments, such as marketing, operations, and finance. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

8. Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure the selection of reliable and cost-effective solutions that align with the company's needs.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced technical certifications are a plus.

- Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in a technical leadership role, preferably as a CTO or similar position.

- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, systems architecture, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.

- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and project management.

- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate technical teams.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions.

- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

About us:

Antara Senior Living, a fully owned subsidiary of the Max India Group is focused on people over the age of sixty. The first initiative of Antara is to create vibrant residential communities that offer "Lifestyle with Life care". Due to the fast changing social milieu, the concept of Senior Living presents a rapidly growing yet inadequately tapped business opportunity in India. Aligned with the Antara values of "Brilliance, Sevabhav Responsible Action and Togetherness", this initiative is focused on creating communities that offer residents a healthy, active and enjoyable life. This community will be the first-of-its-kind in India and will incorporate global best practices to introduce a new standard of excellence in Senior Living with regards to social, recreational, educational, wellness and health related requirements for seniors aged sixty and above. The management team and consultants working for Antara Senior Living are a mix of leaders from various professional backgrounds operating in the fields of finance, strategy, hospitality, healthcare, operations and senior living.

Antara Assisted Care Services was launched for the evolving needs of seniors and their families and given Max Group's legacy and expertise in healthcare, hospitality & senior living, Antara Assisted Care Services is uniquely positioned to provide the best care possible at every step to our customers through our various service offerings:

Antara Care Homes: A comprehensive residential facility for seniors with curated care offerings, thoughtfully designed to cater to 5 the need of seniors in a warm and homely environment providing best in class primary health care, especially curated engagement activities as well as nutritionally assisted meals.

Antara Care at Home: Clinical expertise and personalized care provided by a team of trained professionals in the safety and comfort of home to seniors who need assistance for managing their medical condition or seek convenience in diagnostics and health monitoring.

MedCare Products Comprehensive range of medical care products and equipment, readily available on rent and for sale to provide the highest level of care the patient requires. The Antara MedCare product portfolio is a comprehensive offering of clinically and physician-preferred items that are reliable, high-quality, and aimed at aiding patient recovery and well-being.