Fractional CTO

• Brand new role due to growth
• High growth firm with huge investment

About Our Client

Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (occasional travel)
Type: Part-Time / Contract (Fractional); 2 Days per week with scale up
Industry: Renewable Energy
Reports to: Executive Leadership

Job Description

The Fractional CTO will act as a strategic technology advisor , helping define and execute a future-proof data reporting and integration strategy to ensure systems remain scalable and ready for growth . This role bridges executive leadership, operational teams, and technology partners , guiding the optimal approach to meet business requirements while overseeing implementation and mentoring internal teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the execution of the company\’s long-term technology roadmap .
• Evaluate, select, and implement core technologies and oversee technical service providers .
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to external development teams.
• Establish best practices for software and hardware integration.
• Align technology with business goals, collaborating across product, operations, and commercial teams .
• Advise on tech due diligence for partnerships, vendors, and acquisitions.
• Ensure scalability, security, and reliability of technology platforms.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in the renewable energy sector.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with investors, partners, and stakeholders .

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as a CTO, VP of Engineering , or similar executive-level role.
• 10+ years of technology leadership, ideally within energy or related industries.
• Strong technical expertise in software architecture, cybersecurity, embedded systems, data science, or cloud platforms .
• Experience with product development cycles , from MVP to scaling.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing technology teams .
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

What\’s on Offer

• Approx. 1-2 days per week initially , scaling to 3-4 days during peak project phases.
• Compensation based on milestones and deliverables , with flexibility in work arrangements

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