Chief Technology Officer

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Position-- Chief Technology Officer - Renewable Products

Reports to : CEO / Business Unit Head

Direct Reports : Software Development, Software QA, Product Development & Management, Architecture, Product Installation & Commissioning Team Members.

Department : Platform Technology and Products

Work Location : India Chennai

Job Type : Full-time

Industry Segment : Power Systems / Power Controls / Renewable Energy / Electric Utilities / Transmission & Distribution / Automation & Control

Objective:

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Renewable Software Products will lead the technology vision, product strategy, architecture, and execution of advanced software solutions within the Renewable Plants Automation & Control domain.

CTO Renewable Software Products is responsible for driving innovation across renewable power plant software platforms, including control systems, optimization of algorithms, SCADA integration, digital twins, analytics, and plant / asset performance management systems. The CTO will oversee end-to-end product lifecycle management from conceptualization and algorithm development through commissioning, deployment, and lifecycle support while enabling technical sales and regional expansion across India, Middle East, and CIS markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy & Vision

• Define and execute the long-term technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Establish product architecture standards for renewable automation platforms.
• Identify emerging technologies (AI/ML, grid analytics, edge computing, cybersecurity) and integrate them into product strategy.
• Drive innovation in renewable plant control, forecasting, optimization, and grid compliance.

2. Product Development & Engineering Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams responsible for:
• Control algorithms for Solar, Wind, Hybrid, BESS and microgrid applications
• SCADA & plant automation systems
  
• Energy management and optimization software
• Performance analytics and predictive maintenance platforms
• Oversee full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including architecture design, coding standards, QA, cybersecurity, DevOps, and release management.
• Ensure scalable, modular, and future-ready product architecture.

3. Renewable Automation & Control Systems

• Guide development of real-time plant control systems and advanced power plant controllers.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes and regulatory standards across India, ME, and CIS.
• Oversee system integration, commissioning, and field deployment activities.
• Provide technical oversight during FAT, SAT, and commissioning phases.

4. Technical Sales & Market Enablement

• Support pre-sales engineering and technical bid management.
• Represent the organization in customer technical discussions, EPC negotiations, and regulatory engagements.
• Translate complex technical capabilities into customer value propositions.
• Support strategic partnerships and ecosystem collaborations.

5. Innovation & R&D

• Drive research in advanced control algorithms, AI-driven forecasting, energy optimization, and digital twin models.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, patent development, and product differentiation.
• Collaborate with academic institutions, research bodies, and industry alliances.

6. Execution & Delivery Excellence

• Ensure successful product deployment across renewable plant portfolios.
• Establish governance for software quality, cybersecurity, reliability, and uptime.
• Oversee post-installation support and continuous improvement mechanisms.
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and cross-regional coordination.

7. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build and mentor high-performance engineering teams.
• Develop succession pipelines and technical leadership capabilities.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, sales, and service teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Science, or related field (PhD preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in renewable energy, power systems automation, or industrial software development.
• 8+ years in senior technical leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Technology, etc.).
• Strong experience in renewable plant control systems (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, BESS).
• Deep knowledge of:
• Power system dynamics and grid integration
• Control system design (PID, model predictive control, adaptive control)
• SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC, etc.)
• AI/ML applications in energy systems
• Cloud-based and edge-based software architectures

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating across India, Middle East, and CIS renewable markets.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling commercial software products.
• Experience in cybersecurity frameworks for critical infrastructure.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance and grid codes in international markets.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution orientation
• Deep technical credibility in renewable automation
• Strong customer-facing and commercial acumen
• Innovation mindset with R&D leadership capability
• Cross-cultural leadership and global collaboration
• High ownership and accountability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful product launches and roadmap execution
• Time-to-market and development velocity
• Product reliability and deployment success rate
• Revenue contribution from software products
• Customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Innovation metrics (patents, new features, differentiators)

Plant Energy Management System