Head - Technology Operations

Head : Technology ( India & MEA ) Location : Chennai, India Exp. : 18-25 years Job description : Head - Technology Operations (India & MEA) will be primary execution leader for all CTO activities. Will drive, track & deliver all critical programs across software development, solution engineering, architecture, product quality, releases, DevOps. The following functions will report to this role : - Head of Software Architecture - Head of Solution Engineering - Head of Solution Architecture - Head of Product QA, Releases & DevOps - Head of Product Support Required Candidate profile : - Exp in Technical Program/Technology Operations Management within software-driven energy, utilities, or industrial automation domains. exp in software, cloud-native architectures, AI/ML, and DevOps. Key Responsibilities : Strategic Program Leadership : - Own and drive technical program governance across the CTO organization, ensuring alignment with business goals. - Establish a structured execution framework to manage software architecture, engineering, QA, DevOps, product support, and solution delivery. - Act as the CTOs trusted advisor, providing real-time insights into program risks, dependencies, and Execution & Delivery : - Oversee the execution of multi-disciplinary programs in software development, cloud-native architectures, grid automation, and AI-driven solutions. - Ensure seamless coordination between engineering, architecture, QA, DevOps, and customer support teams. - Track program KPIs, budget adherence, and resource allocation across CTO-led initiatives. Process Excellence & Governance : - Implement and optimize Agile, SAFe, and DevSecOps best practices for predictable and scalable delivery. - Define clear execution metrics, dashboards, and review cadences for real-time tracking. - Drive release planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure high-quality product rollouts. Risk & Issue Management : - Identify bottlenecks, technical blockers, and execution risks early and drive resolutions proactively. - Establish a strong escalation mechanism for timely intervention across critical programs. - Ensure regulatory compliance, cybersecurity readiness, and infrastructure reliability for software solutions. Stakeholder & Executive Communication : - Act as the primary interface between CTO leadership, product teams, and engineering functions in India an MEA. - Provide executive dashboards, status updates, and risk assessments to the CTO and leadership teams. - Facilitate quarterly roadmap reviews and strategic planning for technology initiatives. Technical Sales Support for Non-USA Geographies : - Act as the technical liaison between product teams and regional sales teams in non-USA markets (Europe,Middle East, APAC, and other regions). - Support technical pre-sales activities, including customer engagements, RFIs/RFPs, solution demonstrations, and competitive positioning. - Work closely with sales and business development teams to identify customer needs, tailor technical solutions, and enhance product adoption. - Assist in the development of regional sales strategies, solution whitepapers, and product collateral. - Engage with utilities, regulators, and industry bodies to understand specific market requirements and ensure product-market fit Education : - UG : B.Tech/B.E. in Any Specialization Key Skills : - Engineering Management, Cloud Architecture, Digital energy solutions, power transmission, Technical Leadership, Devops, Solution Architecting, Software Development, Software architecture, AI/ML, Power System, Software Engineering, energy domain, Chief technology officer, CTO. About company : - Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services. It operates in over 50 countries worldwide. - Excellent paymaster . (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: chennai, IN

Posted Date: 4/19/2025