Chief Product & Technology Officer
Core
Lead the development and productisation of industrial software capabilities, translating strategic vision into a practical platform architecture and R&D execution plan to build a scalable industrial data and operations platform.
Role type
Senior executive (Chief Product & Technology Officer)
Builds
Scalable industrial data and operations platform connecting manufacturing equipment, automation systems, MES, and ERP
Domain
Industrial software, manufacturing operations, enterprise data platforms
Required skills
Technology architecture, product roadmap planning, R&D execution, software architecture, systems integration, APIs, data platforms, cybersecurity, DevOps, CI/CD, team leadership, commercial judgement
Preferred skills
Industrial data/operations platforms, manufacturing equipment/MES/ERP integration, cloud/edge/on-premise deployments, transforming services-led business to product-led model
Responsibilities
Translate CEO vision into technology architecture and product roadmap; Define core platform capabilities including connectivity, data integration, and security; Identify first commercially viable products; Lead transition from custom projects to scalable software products; Establish boundaries between standard platform and customer-specific development; Lead product, software development, and R&D teams; Strengthen engineering practices; Align product development with commercial demand; Evaluate build, buy, and partnership decisions; Ensure platform security and reliability
Seniority
Executive, C-level
