Chief Technology Officer

KAVE HOME is a global home furnishings and decor design brand that is dedicated to inspiring unique, design-conscious people like us.Furniture and decoration industry is the third biggest retail industry worldwide, but still very fragmented and with low-to-no digitalization. The potential is huge, and we aim high. We are a group of 700+ international, talented, and driven professionals on a mission to fully transform the design-to-customer experience, via great value for money and sustainable designs on top of a best-in-class omnichannel buying journey.To keep up with our fast growth, we are looking for extraordinary people to help us meet these extraordinary challenges.We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer to join our team.A passionate, high performing, "hands on" and talented individual.Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a pivotal role in driving all technological initiatives within the company, focusing on ERP systems, data management, and e-commerce operations. This position is instrumental in devising and implementing strategic plans that align with and advance the company's broad objectives. We are seeking an energetic and passionate candidate who is ready to engage hands-on, with meticulous attention to detail, to ensure the seamless integration and operational efficiency of information technology and infrastructure. This role promotes global coherence, responsible budget management, and the initiation of key projects that support strategic goals. Additionally, the CTO is responsible for cultivating a skilled workforce and shaping an organizational structure, culture, and processes designed to foster and accelerate the company's ambitions.Key Responsibilities:- Strategic Technology Leadership:Craft and execute a technology strategy that aligns with the company's goals, focusing on enhancing ERP and e-commerce systems to improve efficiency in furniture production and sales. Proactively explore and adopt new technologies that foster innovation and support essential business operations.- System Optimization and Implementation: Identify and implement technologies that streamline operations and provide strategic benefits. Oversee the enhancement and integration of ERP and e-commerce platforms to meet the demands of furniture production and digital commerce.- Resource Management: Manage the procurement of technology equipment and software, ensuring choices support operational requirements and budget limits. Maintain robust relationships with IT and production service providers to ensure top-quality resources and support.- Infrastructure Oversight:Manage the company's technological infrastructure, including networks, computer systems, and cloud services, to ensure high performance and reliability. Guarantee that ERP systems are seamlessly integrated with production processes, enhancing scalability and operational effectiveness.- Industry Trend Analysis: Regularly evaluate technological trends and innovations to determine their utility in enhancing operational efficiency and competitive advantage. Provide insights on the cost, benefits, and risks associated with new and existing technologies.- Team Coordination and Alignment: Foster strong cooperation and strategic alignment across the Information System, e-commerce and Data, ensuring all technological initiatives support the company's business goals.- Lead M&A; Information System and Technological Infrastructure audits and integrations:Handle audits and integration of technological infrastructures during mergers and acquisitions to ensure smooth transitions and continuity.- Technology Strategy Support: Collaborate with the CEO to define and refine the product strategy, ensuring technological capabilities align with product development and market trends.- Organizational Leadership: Lead the development of an agile organizational structure that supports the strategic goals of the technology department and the company at large. Cultivate a culture of innovation and collaboration, setting clear career paths and fostering operational synergy across departments.- Define strategic priorities for Software Quality Assurance and Data Quality Assurance: Establish key objectives for quality assurance in software development and data management,critical for maintaining high standards in product and service offerings.- Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with customers, partners, and vendors to align technology solutions with user demands and operational needs, enhancing customer satisfaction and business performance.- Risk Management and Compliance: Identify potential technological risks and implement mitigation strategies, ensuring adherence to cybersecurity standards and data protection laws.- Executive Communication: Serve as the primary technology communicator to the Board of Directors and Executive Management, articulating technological strategies, achievements, and ongoing challenges effectively.- Mentorship and Leadership Development: Mentor senior technology managers and leaders, promoting professional growth within the technology teams.- Cultural Leadership:Champion a company culture that promotes innovation, commitment, customer-centricity, disruptive mindset and sustainability within the technology teams, embodying and advancing the company's values and mission.Qualifications and Skills:- Proven experience in a similar leadership role in a technology-driven organization.- Strong strategic and business mindset, with the ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives.- Proven experience leading technology operations in industries reliant on ERP and e-commerce systems.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with various stakeholders.- Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises employ them.- Experience in managing budgets, resources, and timelines.- Knowledge of best practices in IT management and system implementation.- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop teams.- Ability to think creatively and foster a culture of innovation within the organization.- Experience in risk management and compliance, particularly in technology contexts.#J-18808-Ljbffr