Head of Engineering/CTO

As the Head of Engineering with 15-18 years of experience (strictly not more than 18 years), you will be tasked with overseeing the technology strategy of the company. Your role as an executive demands a forward-thinking approach and a strong background in Engineering. Your key responsibilities will include developing and implementing a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals. You will lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and support growth. Overseeing the design, implementation, and management of IT systems, infrastructure, and applications will also be part of your role. Ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of IT systems, implementing data governance frameworks, and leveraging data analytics for actionable insights will be crucial tasks. Additionally, you will develop and enforce IT security policies, monitor security incidents, and mentor the IT team to foster innovation and continuous improvement. Recruiting, training, and retaining top IT talent, managing relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and SLAs, and developing and managing the IT budget will also fall under your purview. Collaborating with other executive leaders to align IT initiatives with business needs, communicating IT strategies and performance to stakeholders, and having a minimum of 12 years of IT experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role, are essential requirements for this position. Your skills should include strong strategic planning and project management abilities, excellent leadership and team-building skills, expertise in working with SAP and other Tech Stacks, Tech solutions, and Project Management Tools, as well as the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills will also be key to success in this role.,