Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

With 97 of 100 overall employee satisfaction, market leading compensation
packages and a team of literal world champions, we believe that ABEL is the place to be for Norway's most responsible, courageous, supportive and quality conscious Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary CTO to lead our technology strategy and execution. The CTO will drive the technological vision, oversee development processes, and ensure the alignment of technology initiatives with our business goals. An ideal CTO possesses a comprehensive understanding of roadmapping and development, innovation, leadership, strategic planning, cloud computing, DevOps, and budgeting, along with a broad range of technical and managerial skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy and Innovation: Develop and implement the company's technical vision and strategy, staying current with emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge
• Leadership and Collaboration: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team while partnering with cross-functional leaders to align technology initiatives with business goals
• Infrastructure and Security Management: Oversee the design and
  implementation of secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and robust cybersecurity practices
• Policy and Data Management: Develop and enforce technology policies while ensuring data privacy and security
• Communication and Budget Management: Effectively communicate
  technology strategies internally and externally, while managing budgets to optimize resource allocation

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CTO or in a similar leadership role
• Extensive background in software development, architecture, and engineering management
• Strong understanding of modern technology stacks, cloud platforms, and development methodologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills
• Experience in scaling technology teams and processes
• Expertise in AI, machine learning, DevOps, and cloud solutions
• Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to align technology goals with business objectives
• Familiarity with emerging technology trends and the ability to leverage them for competitive advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the health or wellness industry
• Familiarity with integrating third-party health platforms, such as Garmin and Unimicro
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations like GDPR