Chief Technology Officer

Hiring : Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

A diversified industrial groupis seeking an experienced CTO to lead multi-plant technical strategy, automation, and operational excellence. The role demands a leader who can scale technology across heavy manufacturing, drive Industry 4.0 adoption, and ensure high production reliability across units.

• JD-Chief Technical Officer:
• Location: Central India (multi-site leadership role)
• Seniority: 15-20+ years | Leadership in steel/metals/mining preferred
• What you'll lead:

• End-to-end plant operations including steel, mining & alumina processes
• Industry 4.0, automation, predictive maintenance & digital transformation
• Capex projects (- 1000 Cr scope), energy optimization & sustainability initiatives
• Multi-plant uptime, yield improvement, HSE compliance & ESG outcomes
• Smart manufacturing - SCADA, IoT, digital twins, AI-based maintenance
• Tech partnerships, vendor negotiations & long-term roadmap execution

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Metallurgy/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering (IIT/NIT preferred)
• Proven leadership in heavy manufacturing/steel/mining operations
• Expertise in process automation, furnaces, rolling mills, mining logistics
• Strong track record in plant uptime, operational cost reduction & scaling
• Ability to lead large technical teams and implement future-ready technology

This role is ideal for a visionary tech leader who can modernize legacy industrial operations into automated, high-efficiency systems and work closely with the CEO on strategic growth.