Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

We are seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technology and product delivery across IoT hardware, SaaS platforms, and AI-driven analytics. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of sustainable construction through innovation, working directly with executive leadership to define strategy, scale systems, and deliver measurable customer value. The CTO will collaborate with global teams across engineering, product, and commercial functions to ensure solutions are both impactful and scalable.

Position Responsibilities

Technology & Product Leadership

• Define and execute the overall engineering and technology strategy across IoT hardware, SaaS software, AI/ML analytics, and integrations.
• Partner with Product leadership to ensure customer needs are translated into intuitive, high-impact solutions.
• Oversee architectural decisions that ensure modularity, scalability, and security.
• Build and maintain cloud and data infrastructures for large-scale, real-time insights.

Team Building & Leadership

• Lead and expand a global engineering team spanning hardware, embedded systems, software, DevOps, and QA.
• Establish a culture of speed, quality, accountability, and innovation.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top-tier technical talent across geographies.

Execution & Delivery

• Drive on-time, high-quality delivery of engineering initiatives.
• Implement frameworks for agile execution, continuous testing, and deployment.
• Own key metrics related to system uptime, scalability, and security.

Innovation & Strategic Impact

• Evaluate and apply emerging technologies such as AI/ML, digital twins, energy optimization, and edge computing.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology roadmaps with long-term growth and sustainability missions.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and with strategic partners.

Prerequisites

• Proven leadership experience scaling engineering organizations (5–100+ engineers) in SaaS, IoT, or ClimateTech/IndustrialTech sectors.
• Strong technical expertise across IoT, embedded systems, and cloud-native SaaS platforms.
• Experience building enterprise-grade, secure, and scalable solutions.
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration with Product and Commercial teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align technical vision with business outcomes.
• Hands-on, execution-oriented leader with experience navigating high-growth environments.
• Bonus: Familiarity with construction, manufacturing, or energy industries.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Certified Cloud Architect (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• AI/ML or Data Science certifications.
• Executive Leadership or Technology Management certifications.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive salary range of $230,000 – $235,000, commensurate with experience.
• The opportunity to shape the technology vision of a category-defining organization.
• Work at the cutting edge of IoT, AI, and sustainability with global reach.
• Direct impact on innovation in one of the world’s most critical industries.
• Collaboration with a high-caliber leadership team and cross-regional technical experts.

Why Wilmington?

Wilmington offers a strong balance of innovation and quality of life, making it an ideal environment for technology leadership. With a growing base of advanced industries, access to skilled talent, and a supportive business ecosystem, Wilmington is a strategic location for driving global impact. The city combines professional opportunity with community-centered living, providing a unique advantage for leaders who want to innovate while enjoying a thriving cultural and economic environment.