Chief Technical Officer - Startup

Purpose - Why does it exist?

To build and grow the tech function, and make it a source of significant differentiation for our brands

Key Performance Indicators :

1. Number of industry-first features launched

2. AI enabled Product Differentiators

3. Tech Integrations onto Sales Channels

4. Customer Engagement Solutions

Key Responsibilities :

1. Take ownership of and build the front-end and back-end tech of own websites and apps

2. Creating opportunities for product customizations using AI

3. Drive the execution of cutting-edge technology around interesting innovations such as live selling, personalization, AR etc

4. Integrating Technology to arrive at product shades and regimes

5. Integrating Technology onto different Sales channels like EBOs, MBOs, SIS etc and onto internal functions like Supply Chain, Finance, etc.

6. Creating opportunities to implement AI enabled discount modes, virtual try-on and other engagement tools

7. Develop user-friendly, revenue generating mobiles apps and other tech enabled platforms

8. Drive engagement with internal and external stakeholders for implementing the technology agenda

9. Scan market for opportunities to keep ourselves at the leading edge of tech in D2C beauty

10. Build a cohesive, high performance tech team

Experience & Qualification :

Preferred:

Mandatory:

1. Prior experience leading the technology function preferably in consumer tech and start ups

2. Graduation/PG in computer science or related field

3. In-depth knowledge of web systems architecture, design and development

4. Hands on experience with complex project management

5. Strong People Management Experience

6. Strong experience in applications of latest Tech trends

Competencies Behavioral Indicators :

- Strong team building skills Thinks big, asks why not

- Extremely strong logical reasoning, analytical and problem-solving capabilities

- Imparts momentum to things when they get stuck

- Understanding of how technology can transform business outcomes

- Follows a disciplined approach to planning and execution

- High intellectual curiosity Inspires others

- High problem-solving ability Is not afraid to break and rebuild