Chief Technology Officer- Instructor

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and visionary CTO Instructor to lead and deliver our executive-level training program designed for aspiring and current technology leaders. The instructor will be responsible for delivering high-impact, industry-aligned sessions, mentoring learners, and enabling them to lead technological innovation at scale. The ideal candidate should have held senior leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Tech Director) and have a strong passion for teaching and developing future CTOs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver interactive, real-world focused CTO training sessions (live online, hybrid, or in-person as required).
• Teach topics across technology leadership, innovation strategy, product architecture, and team management.
• Design, update, and enhance curriculum, case studies, and simulations aligned with real-world CTO responsibilities.
• Facilitate discussions on emerging technologies like AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Generative AI for Tech Leadership.
• Provide mentorship and career guidance to learners transitioning into CTO or senior technology roles.
• Conduct assessments, capstone projects, and decision-making simulations to evaluate learning outcomes.
• Share real-life experiences and best practices in driving tech transformation, scalability, and innovation.
• Collaborate with Accredian’s academic and content teams to continuously evolve the CTO curriculum.

Topics You May Cover:

• Tech Strategy, Digital Transformation & Innovation Management
• Scalable System & Product Architecture
• DevOps, AIOps & Cloud-Native Engineering
• Managing High-Performance Tech Teams
• Budgeting, ROI Planning & CTO Metrics
• AI, Generative AI & Automation in Tech Leadership
• CTO Communication, Stakeholder Alignment & Board Reporting
• Security, Governance & Risk in Tech Leadership

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles such as CTO, VP of Engineering, Head of Product Engineering, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud computing, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Dev Ops, and product development life cycle.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering tech-driven business impact.
• Prior experience in mentoring, coaching, or delivering training to tech professionals is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills to simplify complex topics for executive learners.
• Knowledge of current and emerging tech trends including Generative AI, AI Ops, platform engineering, etc.
• MBA, MS in Engineering/CS, or equivalent leadership certifications (preferred but not mandatory).