CTO: Chief Technical Officer

Role mandate

Build the capability for the era ahead.

This team member will combine subject-matter depth, sound judgment and disciplined execution to move the mission from architecture to measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Own the Executive Leadership workstream for Chief Technical Officer and deliver measurable technical or operating outcomes.
• Set the strategy, operating priorities and measurable outcomes for the function.
• Recruit, guide and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Establish governance, risk controls, reporting and executive decision practices.

Required qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a technically complex or regulated organization.
• A record of converting long-range strategy into funded, measurable execution.
• Strong communication skills across boards, investors, engineers, customers and institutions.

Preferred experience

• Experience building a new function, business unit or company from an early stage.
• Knowledge of AI, quantum, cybersecurity, data infrastructure or aerospace programs.

The hiring sequence follows operating milestones and project requirements. This position may begin through advisory, consulting or project-based work before moving into a full-time role.