Chief Technology Officer

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Experience

Important : We prefer candidates with a background in woodworking machinery only.

About Woodtech Consultants Private Limited

Woodtech Consultants Pvt Ltd, established in 2001, is a renowned organization delivering comprehensive consultancy and service solutions for the Woodworking Sector across the Indian, Asian, and African markets. With a strong leadership foundation, we have consistently grown by offering technical excellence, quality, and customer-centric services.

We specialize in providing consultancy for setting up new manufacturing plants, sourcing of machines, total project execution, and offering complete post-sales support. Our team of experts ensures customer satisfaction through operational efficiency and high service standards.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight:

  Lead end-to-end service operations, including communication protocols (email, WhatsApp), installation planning, engineer deployment, and post-installation customer support.

• Technology & Service Integration:

  Guide the planning and execution of Installation & Commissioning (I&C) processes by coordinating with sales, marketing, and service teams, ensuring technological alignment with customer requirements.

• Operational Excellence:

  Build scalable systems for service engineer allocation, AMC management, expense handling, and tour approvals. Ensure accurate financial integration with accounts for invoicing and collections.

• Contract & Compliance Management:

  Oversee Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), including renewals, warranty tracking, and documentation for all paid service engagements. Ensure legal and compliance readiness in all customer interactions.

• Automation & Reporting Systems:

  Drive the use of platforms like GROWSMART for accurate data collection and performance tracking. Develop dashboards to compare revenue vs. service expenses for strategic reporting.

• Customer & Technical Support Strategy:

  Establish high-level coordination frameworks with the technical team to ensure prompt CNC and machine-related support. Provide escalation oversight for complex service/spares inquiries.

• Vendor & Spare Parts Governance:

  Supervise spares inventory decisions, including local/import sourcing strategies with the purchase team. Approve major spares dispatches or replacements with OEMs or principals.

• Payment & Revenue Leadership:

  Lead the service revenue strategy by aligning collections, paid services, and outstanding receivables with the finance and service teams. Ensure financial health of post-sales support.

• Showroom & Demo Strategy:

  Strategize product demo arrangements, coordinating trials based on market and customer intelligence gathered by the team.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  Partner with sales, accounts, commercial, and purchase departments to ensure seamless end-to-end service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role (preferably CTO or Head of Service/Technology Operations) in the machinery, manufacturing, or industrial automation sector.
• Expertise in managing service operations, field engineering teams, and AMC contracts.
• Strong understanding of CNC machinery, automation, and post-sales technical support frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to implement service management systems and performance monitoring tools.
• Financial acumen for managing service-related revenue, expenses, and budget planning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

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