We are looking for an exceptional Chief of Staff to the CTO with a background in hardware, software, engineering or technology, combined with strong programme/project management and stakeholder management skills.
This is a hands-on role working closely with the CTO to drive strategic programmes, improve execution and ensure alignment across technical teams.
You will need to be a highly confident communicator who can understand complex technical subjects, manage senior stakeholders and represent the CTO effectively across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the CTO to translate strategy into clear priorities and execution plans.
- Own and drive key cross-functional technology programmes and initiatives.
- Track milestones, risks, dependencies and actions to ensure delivery.
- Work across hardware, software, robotics and engineering teams to maintain alignment.
- Prepare the CTO for key meetings, decisions and presentations.
- Create executive-level presentations, reports and briefings.
- Manage senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend and facilitate key meetings, ensuring actions and decisions are followed through.
- Identify blockers and proactively drive solutions.
- Support strategic planning, technology roadmaps and organisational development.
About You
- Technical background in software, hardware, electronics, robotics, engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience managing complex programmes or projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly confident presenting to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Able to communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working directly with senior executives and operating with autonomy.
The Opportunity
A high-impact opportunity to work directly alongside the CTO, helping shape technology strategy, drive execution and improve how the engineering organisation operates.
We're looking for someone who is technically credible, highly organised, commercially aware and an exceptional communicator — someone who can bring structure to complexity and make things happen.
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Chief of Staff to the CTO in Glasgow employer: Eagle-X
Join an innovative deep-tech company that is at the forefront of developing advanced intelligent hardware systems. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will enjoy a collaborative work culture with a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, all while taking ownership of exciting projects from concept to production. This role offers outstanding opportunities for technical and career development in a rapidly growing business with ambitious growth plans.
