Chief Technology Officer

Job Details

Description Position Title:

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)

Location

: HOUSTON, TX (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)

FLSA Class

: EXEMPT

Responsible to:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Position Summary

: The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing VoltaGrid’s technology vision across power generation, data centers, and digital infrastructure. This role will provide strategic oversight of engineering, IT, and innovation, ensuring that technology enables scalability, operational efficiency, and customer value creation. The CTO will serve as the company’s technical thought leader, driving product development, digital transformation, and advanced energy solutions while ensuring robust, secure, and future-proof technology platforms.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Develop and execute VoltaGrid’s enterprise technology roadmap aligned with business strategy and growth objectives.

- Partner with the CEO, COO, and executive team to shape long-term technology-driven competitive advantages.

- Assess emerging technologies for potential application and integration.

- Oversee engineering design, product development, and technical delivery across mobile and stationary power solutions.

- Lead R&D initiatives to accelerate commercialization of new technologies and services.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory frameworks in all technical solutions.

- Direct enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity to ensure scalability, resilience, and compliance.

- Champion digital innovation, including automation, fleet management technologies, and data analytics platforms to optimize operations.

- Drive integration of ERP, asset management, and financial systems with operational platforms to enable real-time decision-making.

- Build and lead a high-performing technology organization, including IT, engineering, and innovation functions.

- Foster cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Finance, People Ops, and HSE to enable technology adoption and alignment.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, board, and external partners on all technology matters.

Other Requirements

- 15+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a C-level or senior executive capacity.

- Strong background in power generation, energy infrastructure, or industrial technology, preferably with exposure to both traditional and renewable systems.

- Demonstrated success leading IT, engineering, and innovation functions in a high-growth, operationally intensive environment.

- Deep understanding of industrial control systems, cybersecurity, automation, and digital platforms.

- Track record of driving digital transformation and operational efficiency at scale.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills; proven ability to inspire and align diverse teams.

- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.

- Strategic and innovative thinker with an ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution.

- Strong financial acumen with experience in technology investments, ROI analysis, and budget oversight.

- Collaborative leader who builds trust and credibility across all organizational levels.

- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

- Passion for technology’s role in shaping the future of energy and infrastructure.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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