Collada Looking for CTO at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

A small yet global client is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to shape their company’s technological future. In this role, the CTO will be the driving force behind our client’s technological evolution. They will lead their skilled engineering and development teams, champion innovation, and define their technology roadmap.

They have very solid financial backing and are profitable (can’t be said for all product companies). Much of their product roadmap is defined by their clients’ requirements. They need someone who has worked in a product organisation, who can understand how to scale an organisation at speed. They have a very fail-fast mentality, they want to engage someone who wants to take risks, who is happy to try things and make decisive decisions when things arent working.

There is a lot of room to grow with this role, they need someone who can help grow their team and manage them on a day-to-day basis. There will be overseas trips, but the frequency of those is completely up to you.

They are very much a data led organisation, much of their offering to clients is useful information that those clients can then use to make life changing decisions. Someone who has worked in product organisations that offer data solutions would be beneficial.

About the Company:

Our client is a global leader in providing real-time tracking, communication, and collaboration solutions across various industries. Their mission is to empower organisations to enhance their operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and control. With a presence in over 130 countries, their work enables connectivity, information, and security.

The Role:

• Strategic Leadership: Developing and executing a visionary technology strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives.
• Innovation: Encouraging a culture of innovation, exploring emerging technologies to drive continual advancement.
• Product Development: Overseeing the development of platforms, focusing on scalability, robustness, and user-friendliness.
• Team Empowerment: Attracting and cultivating top-tier engineering talent, fostering high-performance teams.
• Security and Compliance: Ensuring the highest standards of cybersecurity and compliance are maintained.
• Collaboration: Collaborating closely with other leaders and departments to meet the needs of stakeholders.
• Customer Focus: Staying attuned to customer feedback and market trends to drive product improvements.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Proven experience as a CTO or in senior technology leadership roles.
• A strong background in software engineering and development.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management and execution success.
• Knowledge of aviation, first-responder, or related industries is advantageous.
• A passion for innovation and emerging technologies.

What They Offer:

Our client offers the CTO the chance to lead a dynamic technology team within a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided, along with the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on industries that enhance lives and operations. Every employee also gets a piece of the pie, with an exit strategy in the next 4-5 years being invested in this organisation could set you up for a comfortable future.