Chief Technology Officer

Position Summary

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for overseeing technology development and aligning it with the company's strategic goals. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, energy storage, and hydrogen, with a strong understanding of market opportunities. They must demonstrate a proven ability to drive innovation, lead high-performing teams, and enhance the company's competitive edge, while also fostering strategic partnerships to keep the organization at the forefront of the renewable energy industry.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Technology Leadership: Articulate and implement a forward-looking technology strategy that aligns with the company’s mission and objectives, driving innovation, sustainability, and scalability in renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and energy storage. This includes tracking and researching the global development and application of emerging renewable energy technologies.
• Innovation and Research Development: Lead the research and development efforts to identify, evaluate, and develop cutting-edge technologies, products, and solutions. Foster a culture of innovation that encourages the exploration of emerging technologies and their integration into the company's portfolio.
• Technical Excellence and Oversight: Provide visionary leadership to the engineering and technical teams, ensuring the highest standards in the design, development, and deployment of renewable energy solutions. Oversee the architecture and engineering practices to ensure robust, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions.
• Market and Industry Insights: Gain deep insights into market trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape in the renewable energy sector. Translate insights into actionable strategies that enhance the company’s technological capabilities and provide decision-making support for new technology investments.
• International Business Technical Support: Provide appropriate technical assistance and support for Company’s global business expansion.
• Strategic Partnerships and Alliances: Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with technology partners, research institutions, and industry stakeholders to enhance technological capabilities and drive collaborative innovation.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Ensure all technology initiatives adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices, with a focus on operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance in renewable energy technologies.
• Resource Optimization and Budget Management: Propose and oversee the annual budget for technology budget, ensuring proper allocation of resources, monitor compliance in fund disbursement, and guarantee appropriate returns on investments.
• Talent Leadership and Development: Attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent within the technology team. Foster a high-performance culture characterized by innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.

Requirements:

1. Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; Master's degree or Ph.D. is highly desirable.
2. At least 8 years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, preferably within the renewable energy sector or a closely related field.
3. Demonstrated experience in leading the development and deployment of innovative technologies, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy solutions (solar, wind, energy storage, etc.)
4. Proven track record of successfully managing R&D initiatives and guiding technologies from concept to commercialization.
5. Strong strategic acumen with the ability to anticipate industry trends and adapt technology strategies to leverage market opportunities.
6. Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and lead high-performing technical teams.
7. Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a focus on driving business results through technology.
8. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
9. Experience in an international or multicultural environment with a focus on renewable energy markets.
10. In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and compliance requirements related to renewable energy technologies.
11. A strong network of industry contacts and established relationships with key stakeholders in the renewable energy sector.
12. Bilingual proficiency in English and Business Mandarin is required to effectively manage Chinese-speaking senior stakeholders, as well as technical and engineering teams based in China.
13. Frequent business travel to China is required for attending technological conferences, engaging in knowledge exchanges, reporting to senior management, and conducting meetings with prospective investors.