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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and knowledgeable Technical Advisor to the CEO to provide strategic technical guidance and insights that support executive decision-making and long-term business planning. This role requires a deep understanding of emerging technologies, industry trends, and the company’s technical landscape to ensure alignment between business goals and technological capabilities.
The Technical Advisor will work closely with the CEO and other senior executives to evaluate new technologies, assess technical risks and opportunities, and contribute to the development of the company’s innovation roadmap. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
Key responsibilities include conducting technical research, preparing reports and presentations for the executive team, advising on product development and infrastructure decisions, and representing the CEO in technical meetings when necessary. The Technical Advisor will also play a critical role in identifying potential partnerships, investments, and acquisitions that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
This position demands a proactive, analytical thinker who can operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The successful candidate will be a trusted confidant to the CEO, capable of offering candid, data-driven advice and helping to shape the company’s future through technology.
If you are passionate about technology and innovation, and you have a proven track record of advising senior leadership in a dynamic business environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide strategic technical advice to the CEO and executive team
- Analyze emerging technologies and industry trends
- Support decision-making with technical insights and data
- Evaluate technical risks and opportunities for the business
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams on innovation initiatives
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for executive review
- Represent the CEO in technical meetings and discussions
- Identify potential technology partnerships and investments
- Contribute to the development of the company’s technology roadmap
- Ensure alignment between business goals and technical strategies
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in a senior technical or advisory role
- Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working with executive leadership teams
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in evaluating technology investments and partnerships
- High level of integrity and discretion
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time you advised a CEO or executive on a major technical decision?
- What emerging technologies do you believe will impact our industry in the next 5 years?
- How do you stay current with industry trends and innovations?
- Describe your experience with technology due diligence for investments or acquisitions.
- How do you balance technical feasibility with business objectives?
- What is your approach to communicating complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders?
- Have you ever represented a CEO in a technical meeting? What was the outcome?
- What role should a Technical Advisor play in shaping a company’s innovation strategy?
- How do you evaluate the technical capabilities of a potential partner or vendor?
- What metrics do you use to assess the success of a technology initiative?
