Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Responsibilities

➤ Technology Strategy and Innovation:

• Create and implement technology strategies.
• Identify technologies to improve the company’s products and services.
• Present reports on the company’s technology status, goals, and progress.
• Track and monitor project operational indicators to optimize, scale up, and ensure smooth system operations according to target user numbers.
• Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Develop and manage ICT budgets, forecasts, and policies.
• Collaborate with other executives, such as the CIO and CEO, to understand business needs and ensure technology solutions align with those needs.

➤ Team Leadership and Management

• Oversee operations and ensure the implementation of systems and policies.
• Monitor performance, conduct performance evaluations, and enforce policies.

➤ Recruitment and Training

• Manage technical team by recruiting, training, and coaching employees.
• Career Development: Create and support career development plans for team members, identifying opportunities for advancement and skill enhancement.
• Training Programs: Design and deliver training programs to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of team members, keeping them updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Certificate: nice to have Certificates any ICT related (OCP, JCP, CSO etc), management cert
3. Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the IT industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing and leading technology teams.
• Strong background in software development and product management.

         4. Language Skills: Native or fluent in Japanese; proficiency in English is a plus.

         5. Location: Willingness to relocate and work in Vietnam.

         6. Other:

• Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role
• Experience in managing IT budgets and financial planning.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Good understanding of compliance and security: Knowledge of industry regulations and standards, and experience in ensuring compliance.
• Problem-solving aptitude and excellent communication skills.

Nice to have:

-Developer Background: Hands-on experience in software development.

- Product Management: Experience in managing product development and lifecycle.

- Experience conducting Financial Data management

- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt to changing priorities.