Chief Technology Officer (Grand Wizard of Technology)
Are you a grand wizard of technology, weaving spells of strategy and innovation? Do you thrive in a realm where the pace is swift and the challenges are mighty, pushing the boundaries of technology to a magical level? Do you seek the freedom to conjure marvelous outcomes for our stakeholders with your own magical touch? If so, we are on a quest for a Chief Technology Officer who can master new and existing markets with superior front end applications, unreal data analytics, and hardware updates to enhance our book of spells while ensuring our band of heroes blades are honed and ready for their dangerous and epic journeys.
Who is Western Weather Group?
Our adventure began in the 1980s, deeply rooted in the agriculture sector. By 2005, our small team of five navigated countless changes, expanding into the oil and gas industry, as well as municipal services. In 2008, we boldly ventured into the utilities sector, partnering with major players like San Diego Gas & Electric. By 2018, we proudly added Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison to our esteemed list of clients.
Initially, our operations were concentrated in the western regions. However, our reputation for excellence and innovation soon led us to expand eastward. Today, we serve clients as far as New York, with a dedicated team of over 25 employees spread across multiple states. At Western Weather Group, our history is a testament to our adaptability, growth, and unwavering commitment to quality. Join us on this exciting journey and become part of a company that values its heritage while continually striving for new achievements. 🚀
What Will the Chief Technology Officer Do?
The CTO will be our forward-thinking wizard 🧙♂️, guiding the company on our quest to unite our three technological rings into the ring of power for our customers. The CTO must have an unwavering drive to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and internal teams. They must have an uncanny ability to interpret and forecast both client and internal technology needs to generate appropriate solutions. The CTO must see the future 🔮 and be our interface with new and existing technology vendors to keep our solutions moving forward. Are you ready for an adventure through the realm of weather monitoring instrumentation and software?
As the CEO, I think about all these things daily, even when I am fishing. I am good at it, but I need someone better at it than me. Someone who can own and deliver on my company’s technology needs so well that I can stop thinking about it all the time, or at least while I am fishing🎣. Also, if you can figure out how to control the weather that’s a plus. ☁️
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the overall technical strategy, architecture and associated business/technical processes for our R&D and technical workstreams to deliver our Mission and Vision
- Engage and build relationships with clients and vendors to understand their specific needs and challenges.
- Oversee technology projects, ensuring they meet client requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
- Drive innovation by researching and recommending new technologies that can benefit external and internal clients. They stay updated with industry trends and advancements.
- Ensuring exceptional quality and reliability of all technology solutions.
- Ensure all technology solutions comply with relevant regulations and standards (hardware, software, and associated services)
- Present technical solutions and innovations to clients, explaining how these can address their needs and improve their business operations.
- Integrate the Company Mission, Vision, and Core Values into every aspect of the R&D department operations
These overarching responsibilities will include the implementation and oversite in these areas of our organization:
- Hardware Products Strategy, Research, and Development
- Develop and implement a comprehensive hardware technology strategy that aligns with company growth and market expansion goals
- Effectively lead the Research and Development department including oversight of the competency mapping and matrices of all technical employees
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the R&D department
- Take steps to remain fully aware of technological trends and advancements in the weather instrumentation industry
- Assist the Client Operations department in their efforts to increase production efficiency and quality assurance through support of continuous improvement projects\
- Software Products Strategy, Research, and Designs
- Develop and implement a comprehensive software development roadmap that aligns with company growth and market goals
- Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement technology and software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience
- Internal Software and Hardware Solutions Management
- Support the Sales and Procurement team in their effort to introduce new software and processes that enable process improvements in their workflow
- Support the internal IT technology and hardware stack and manage IT contractor interactions
- Finalize implementation of ISO 27001/2 controls and facilitate continued adherence to the plans
How do we Support Your Career
- Performance feedback from the executive team, with detailed quarterly feedback
- Opportunities for leadership and management development
- 360 Peer feedback on a quarterly basis
- Continuing education opportunities including discretionary educational reimbursement
What's in it For You?
- Expected Starting Salary Range $170k-$200k per year*
- Executive Compensation package after probationary period
- 401k retirement 4% matching contributions
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (90% of employee premium paid by employer, 50% premium paid by employer for eligible dependents)
- Discretionary 401k profit sharing
- Executive relocation Package
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
- 12 to 15+ years in a related technology role with 5+ years in senior leadership or management roles
- Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and empowering diverse technology development teams
- Deep understanding of modern technology trends (meteorological tech a plus), software development, and IT infrastructure, and the engineering and process standards management behind these concepts
- Commitment to the continuous improvement process and the drive to learn and stay update to date with emerging technologies
- Ability to align technological strategies and technical personnel with business goals and anticipate future technological needs
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges and make informed decisions
- Effective communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate across departments
- Proficiency in managing projects, timelines, and resources to ensure successful technology implementations
- Understanding and adoption of the Growth Mindset concept
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with meteorology or meteorological sensing equipment is a major plus
- Experience with Campbell Scientific, RM Young, Vaisala, Texas Electronics, or other meteorological sensing equipment manufacturers
- Datalogger, data acquisition, or PLC programming experience
- Technical field work or management thereof experience
