- Company Name
- Keyman Executive Search
- Job Title
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO) H/F
- Job Description
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Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Role Summary:
Lead technology strategy for an international e‑commerce platform, aligning product development, customer experience, and business outcomes. Acts as a pivotal executive, driving IT transformation, operational excellence, and a culture of innovation across a cross‑functional tech team.
Expectations:
- Proven experience as CTO, Head of Engineering, or similar senior technical role.
- Background in e‑commerce, direct‑to‑consumer (DNVB), or large digital platform environments.
- Strong credibility in modern web technologies (PHP, Symfony, Sylius, Shopify, and related ecosystems).
- Ability to translate technical initiatives into measurable business impact.
- Demonstrated leadership in building high‑performing, cohesive tech teams and fostering a culture of experimentation (AI, automation, low‑code/no‑code).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with finance and business units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and champion the technology vision tied to e‑commerce strategy and customer experience.
- Prioritize and drive the IT roadmap with a focus on business outcomes and measurable results.
- Partner with business and finance teams to align investments, optimize costs, and accelerate value creation.
- Cultivate an experimentation mindset, encouraging test‑and‑learn practices across AI, automation, and low‑code/no‑code initiatives.
- Lead, motivate, and grow a multidisciplinary IT team, driving engagement and collective pride.
- Ensure platform robustness, security, performance, and continuous delivery of high‑quality digital services.
- Position the organization as an attractive destination for top tech talent.
Required Skills:
- Strategic vision & technology leadership.
- Expertise in e‑commerce architecture and scalable web platforms.
- Agile and outcome‑driven product management.
- Financial acumen for budgeting, ROI assessment, and investment prioritization.
- Strong people management, coaching, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Curiosity and adaptability to emerging technologies (AI, data analytics, automation).
- Fluent in French and English (both written and spoken).
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
- Additional certifications in agile frameworks, cloud architecture, or product management are desirable.