We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer for an international energy focused managed software services provider and consultancy. The software arm follows a SaaS model.
The client’s main software product is used by governments to manage energy portfolios. The client is also developing a product for related private sector stakeholders (working with governments to either extract natural resources or produce power (renewable and non-renewable)).
Both systems can be considered a form of ERP, that monitor activities, manage process, and provide critical insights.
The products “plug” into one another. The overall aim of the government system, beyond managing activities, is to:
optimise a government’s energy portfolio and;
facilitate the transition to clean energy.
The client also has a consulting arm, focused on advising Governments and the private sector on energy related matters.
Both software and consultancy arm can be considered more commercial than technical.
We are looking for a CTO to:
Steward the development of both software products, refining development plans as necessary to ensure they align with the client’s overall business strategy. Development to focus on:
Modernisation of the government product
Development of power generation and utilisation modules for both products
Completion of v1 of the private-sector system
Incorporation of ai and machine learning for analytics and portfolio optimisation
Development of economic modelling suites for natural resources extraction and power deals
Grow the consultancy arm, developing competence in natural resources and renewable/non-renewable energy projects, more specifically:
Economic and contractual modelling
Financial services and fiscal monitoring
Project advisory (commercial and technical)
Government energy strategies and energy transition advisory
Nurture business relationships with target governments and private sector clients
Build on the client base and seek investment if and when needed
The ideal candidate:
Academic background in a mathematical subject (or related such engineering, something computing related)
Professional background in energy, particularly renewables
Professional background in software product development
Someone with a proven track record of leading (or jointly leading) a company from start up phase to maturity
Understanding of corporate finance, experience in obtaining investment, dealing with investors
Slick communicator, great at presentations
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.