Chief Technology Officer - Technology Enabled Human Capital Solutions Firm

Chief Technology Officer(Singapore based Technology Enabled Human Capital Solutions Firm)

The Position - Chief Technology Officer

The CTO is primarily responsible for planning and implementing the company's short and long term technology projects, and technology based products and services. The incumbent will proactively contribute to product enhancement and new product development.

The incumbent will be responsible for the company's performance in terms of management of new product development, implementation and execution. This position ordinarily reports to the Founder & MD of ICube.

The role demands creativity and a deep understanding of information technology to support HCM experts convert their ideas into marketable client friendly products. The role also demands well-honed leadership and project management skills to manage internal and external teams to execute and maintain technology driven products. The ideal fit for the role would be an empowered leader with a passion for latest and progressive technology; the experience of executing complex IT development programs; the creativity to contribute to new products from an idea; business development exposure for technology products; and a team player who shares the responsibility of the company's commitment to deliver quality service to its clients.

The incumbent will need to embrace the challenges that come with being part of a start-up company. The role involves a substantial amount of hands on development work and a willingness to lead by example in ensuring strict adherence to project delivery timelines.

Key functions include but are not limited to:

Deliverables

- Design and develop new products and contribute to enhancing existing technology solutions

- Business development experience of new products will be distinct advantage

- Manage Technology solution delivery

- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

- Ensure on-schedule delivery of projects, within scope and budget

- Assist stakeholders in the definition of project scope and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility

- Develop, monitor and track progress of detailed project plans

- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques

- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

- Develop risk management processes to minimize project risks

- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

- Maintain inter-departmental relationships to facilitate effective client servicing

Brand Building

- Build and maintain the reputation of the company as being fair market players

- Strategically build the ICube- Brand

- Establish and maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines,

- Deliver on the company's business value proposition

Ongoing management activities

The CTO is required to:

- Conduct, and manage analysis of activities, pipeline, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives within the budgets established.

- Provide oversight and direction for all activities and services related to the book of work.

- Recommend and advise changes in product development plans to ensure efficiency and productivity

- Provide market intelligence of latest technologies to contribute to product enhancement, business development and new product development

- Identify work related challenges and implement appropriate solutions.

- Contribute to product research and development.

Management responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

- Providing leadership like a - technopreneur- ( technology hat with entrepreneurial mindset, working with or has a strong inclination to work with start-ups)

- Technology Operations and strategic planning, including staffing and fiscal management.

- Regular departmental planning and execution for delivery of product objectives.

- Team management including support in hiring talent, implementing staffing strategy, mentoring and development of key team members

- Periodic team and individual performance review

- Periodic performance review and management.

- Analyze and control expenditure of division to conform to budgetary requirements.

- Assist other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications.

- Demonstrate competence and lead by example in building organization culture and delivering quality service

- Uphold organization's values and work within its framework

Required Technical Skills

- Proven experience in e-commerce, market place portals- dynamic interactive, continuous development

- Machine Learning algorithms and their implementation is essential

- UX, UI, Customer experience management skills are an added advantage

- Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools is essential

- Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process

- Expert programming skills and in depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS; web programming

- Expertise in PHP, ASP.Net, Java Script, Python, Ruby on Rails; other languages that are dynamic and leading to AI

- Deep understanding of web applications including security, session management, and best development practices

- Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development

Qualification and Other Requirements

- 10+ years of relevant experience in IT project management and delivery.

- Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in computer science or a related field from a reputed Technical college