Chief Technology Officer wanted for Coach Solutions

at  Coach Solutions

Company Description
Do you want to develop technical strategies in one of the leading software companies supplying the shipping industry with advanced navigation and optimization tools? Coach Solutions is looking for our new CTO to take over our development department.

ABOUT US:

Coach Solutions creates software solutions for the shipping industry to optimize vessel performance and voyage planning to maximize profit and minimize CO2. We currently count 40 colleagues from numerous different nationalities at our headquarters, where you will be joining us.
Our headquarters is based in the center of Copenhagen, and we also have offices in India, Singapore, Greece, and Houston. We are owned by the Norwegian-based Kongsberg Group which is listed on Nasdaq.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your CV, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
You can read more at www.coachsolutions.com

YOUR MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, develop, and retain department of software engineers, QA profiles, and other technical profiles.
• Lead and inspire – guide the teams to success in all technology projects. Ensure delivery of excellent product releases by coordinating with several teams.
• Present reports on the company’s technology status, goals, and progress, and align the company’s technology resources with the organization’s goals.
• Participate in the executive team, and help set the overall strategy for Coach Solutions from a technical perspective.
• Create and oversee high-level KPIs.
• Manage the department’s budget.
  Coach Solutions has scaled significantly throughout the last 2 years. You will be taking over two backend teams, one frontend team, and finally a QA team under construction. The department has a strong foundation of skilled people who are experts within their domain of knowledge. They need you to guide them, set the overall strategy, and ensure everyone is headed in the same direction.
  The role is not technical per se, but experience with delivering software products and managing the people and processes to success is expected.

TO SUCCEED IN YOUR ROLE, WE HOPE THAT YOU:

• Hold a proven track record of leadership in a structured environment.
• Have experience managing technical teams whilst undergoing change.
• Have a natural talent for quickly establishing trust with team members.
• Have experience in delivering successful IT solutions.