Chief Technology Officer (10-20 yrs)

Role Overview:

The CTO will be responsible for overseeing the company's technical vision and leading the development of our digital platforms. This role involves setting the technological direction, managing the engineering team, and ensuring that our tech infrastructure aligns with the company's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader, a strategic thinker, and a hands-on technologist capable of fostering a culture of innovation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

1. Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation:

- Develop and implement a cohesive technology strategy aligned with the needs of each business vertical.

- Drive digital transformation across manufacturing, trading, and content creation operations.

2. Operational Efficiency & Automation:

- Optimize processes in manufacturing and trading through

3. Product and Process Innovation:

- Foster innovation in woven sack manufacturing and masterbatch production by leveraging new technologies

- Introduce tools to improve content creation, SEO, and engagement for the travel blog.

4. IT Infrastructure & Security:

- Ensure robust IT infrastructure to support all business operations, including manufacturing plants and digital platforms.

- Establish and maintain cybersecurity measures to protect data and intellectual property.

5. Data Analytics & Insights:

- Develop advanced data analytics capabilities for decision-making

- Utilize analytics to track travel blog performance and audience engagement.

6. Talent Management and Team Development:

- Build and lead a high-performing technology team capable of supporting diverse business needs.

- Upskill employees to adapt to new tools and systems.

7. Sustainability and Compliance:

- Promote the use of eco-friendly technologies in manufacturing and content creation.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): -

1. Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation:

- % of business processes digitized across verticals.

- Time-to-completion of digital transformation projects.

- Number of cross-functional teams using integrated platforms

2. Operational Efficiency & Automation:

- % reduction in manufacturing downtime through predictive maintenance systems.

- % increase in supply chain efficiency

- % cost savings achieved in polymer trading and logistics through digital solutions.

3. Product and Process Innovation:

- Number of innovative projects or technologies implemented in woven sacks and masterbatch production.

- % revenue generated from new products or technology-driven services.

- Adoption rate of new tools for travel blog management and content delivery.

4. IT Infrastructure & Security:

- % uptime of IT systems and platforms across all verticals.

- % reduction in cybersecurity incidents year-over-year.

- Compliance with data security standards

5. Data Analytics & Insights:

- % of business units leveraging data-driven decision-making tools.

- % improvement in customer satisfaction or engagement through data insights.

- Growth in travel blog traffic and SEO rankings via analytics-driven strategies.

6. Talent Management and Team Development:

- % of tech team members certified in relevant technologies annually.

- Employee satisfaction score for the IT department.

- Retention rate of key technology talent.

7. Sustainability and Compliance:

- % reduction in carbon footprint through energy-efficient technology adoption.

- Compliance rate with industry and environmental standards.

- Number of sustainability initiatives driven by technology.