For a company backed by a top-level Private Equity fund, a digital high growth branded ecommerce player, we are looking for a
GROUP CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER - Ref. GTO / VE
Main Tasks and Key Responsibilities
1. Lead strategic technological planning to achieve the Company’s goals by prioritizing technology projects and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of all technologies;
2. Establish long-term system and technology needs and plan and develop strategies for developing systems and acquiring software and hardware necessary to meet those needs;
3. Manage the maintenance of the entire internal stack (HW, network, security, etc.);
4. Design and implement an efficient technology architecture between CMS / WMS / ERP / BI;
5. Manage relationships with system integrators and tech providers;
6. Develop advanced customer analytics to sustain customer base extension and cross selling;
7. Manage resource allocation, goal / KPI setting, and performance metrics;
8. Develop, implement, and control the IT budget;
9. Oversee recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all technical staff following corporate budgetary goals and personnel policies;
10. Ensure comprehensive oversight of all cyber security aspects of the business;
11. Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, expansion opportunities, industry developments, etc.;
12. Report periodically to the PE firm.
Experience and Qualifications
* Previous experience and responsibility in a CTO role in an ecommerce business;
* Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles;
* Fluent proficiency in English and Italian;
* Proven understanding of front-end and back-end web development technologies;
* Previous experience working with a PE-backed company is a plus.
Skills and Attitudes
* Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity;
* Empathy, team and peers management.
Location: Veneto
Chief Technology Officer • Padova, Italia
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