Chief Technology Office - Travel Industry (8-10 yrs)

An exciting opportunity to lead the technology function for a pioneering company in the travel industry. The organization has been at the forefront of delivering world-class cruising experiences and is now enhancing its tech-driven customer engagement. With one arm excelling in B2B and the other focused on a direct-to-consumer approach as a 'Cruise First Online Travel Agency,' this is a chance to shape the future of travel tech.

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Delhi, India

CTC: 40 L to 50 L

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy and Leadership:

- Develop and execute the company's technology vision and roadmap. o Ensure the technology strategy aligns with the business objectives and scale to continue to maintain our market leadership.

- Act as a thought leader and advisor to the executive team on all technology-related matters.

IT Infrastructure Management:

- Manage and optimize IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability to achieve business goals.

- Ensure the integration of customer-facing and back-office systems for smooth operations. Maintain compliance with global and local data privacy and cybersecurity standards.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

- Lead and mentor a team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to identify and implement tech solutions that support business goals.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

- Manage relationships with technology vendors, partners, and service providers.

- Negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effective technology investments

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

- Set and track KPIs for technology initiatives, ensuring they deliver measurable business value.

- Provide regular updates to the leadership team on technology projects and performance.

Candidate Requirements:

- Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science / IT. MBA Preferred.

- The CTO should have Coding experience and still be hands-on.

- 8 - 10 years of experience with at least 2 years in technology leadership roles, with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and innovation.

- Experience in the travel, hospitality, or e-commerce industry is desirable.

- Strong expertise in software development, system architecture, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

- Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.

- Proficiency in project management and team building.

- Familiarity with customer engagement platforms, CRM systems, and data analytics tools.