Chief Technology Officer - Power Systems Industry

Chief Technology Officer

Job Description :

- Our client is a leading player for the power protection industry with numerous products for power grids. The company provides various products such as Power System Recorders, Multifunction Protections Relays, Test Block relays and various software tools. The company is based out of Canada and also has presence in Bangalore, India.

- Reporting to the CEO, the individual will be a self-starter and a dynamic team player with a strong technical foundation, and the ability to assess, define and communicate new technological requirements in a manner to facilitate product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be technically well versed with Power Systems knowledge and terminology, with a specific focus on Power System Protection and/or Recording.

Responsibilities :

- Work jointly with Sales & Marketing, Applications Engineering and Product Managers to identify requirements, trends and new innovations within the Power Systems and other industry sectors.

- Develop, manage & build leaders for various tech projects.

- Define, propose, and direct research initiatives in collaboration with internal technical resources, senior management and educational institutions, with a key focus on productization.

- Responsible for leading the development activities at both geographical center's (Canada and Bangalore)

- Responsible for maintaining and upkeeping of the existing product lines, keeping pace with the industry standards.

- Responsible for conceptualization, feasibility study and define projects which encompass Hardware, Embedded Firmware and user interface Software.

- Define and spec project scope, goals and desirables in support of corporate and business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

- Participate in the development of full project and research plans as per existing ISO 9001 process and associated specification documents.

- Identify and communicate any intellectual property ideas to the senior management as soon as it is identified for discussion and further action.

- Prepare periodic reporting on initiatives and communicate with senior management and stakeholders on the progress, issues, impacts and mitigation actions.

- Estimate the necessary budget, resources, participants and skills needed to validate and productize corporate initiatives.

- Set and continually manage expectations with team members and key stakeholders.

- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise team members and contractors / consultants, growing

the internal skill-set and influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

- Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or equivalent technical degree with Power Systems focus, or equivalent industry experience.

- Minimum 20 years working knowledge of electric power systems and practices and philosophies.

- Ability to compile and assess information from various sources (industry standards, technical specifications, market data, etc.) to develop actional development specifications.

- Ability to work with marketing, applications and technical resources to devise and propose

potential research initiatives and accompanying business justification.

- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

- Strong computer and business software skills.

- Ability to work independently as well as in team environment.

- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

- Proven ability to work with multi-cultural work force.

- A valid passport.

- Compensation will not be a limiting factor for the right candidate.