Chief Technology Officer (Brisbane based)About DeswikDeswik is a global mining technology leader that delivers efficiency-focused solutions and industrial mathematics to all sectors of the mining industry. Their team of experienced mining professionals, software developers, and mathematicians work side-by-side to provide tailored solutions that deliver measurable value for their global customers across the mine planning and operations value chain.Deswik is a business with a strong vision, values, and culture. Their vision is to deliver outstanding products and customer service, provide fulfilling careers and professional satisfaction for their people, and foster a culture of innovation and creative thinking. This commitment to excellence is reflected in their core values, which include customer focus, integrity and accountability, teamwork, respect, professional excellence, flexibility and adaptability, and innovation and continuous improvement. These values guide their staff in their day-to-day activities, ensuring that they are always delivering the best possible results for their customers.Deswik's culture is one of their greatest assets, setting them apart from other companies in the industry. This culture has been developed through an unwavering commitment to their core values, which have helped them attract and retain the very best employees and customers. They believe in fostering an environment of innovation and creative thinking, where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. This helps them stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the unique needs of their customers.Position Summary:Reporting to the new CEO, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Deswik is a key executive role responsible for leading the development and execution of the company's global technology and product strategy. The CTO will oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring that Deswik's software products align with business goals, while managing scalability, security, and reliability across product architecture, cloud platforms, and development infrastructure.The role involves driving innovation through research and development, incorporating emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver products that meet customer needs. A significant aspect of the role is also leading product managers and ensuring the effective execution of Deswik's product portfolio strategy.In addition to technical leadership, the CTO plays a crucial role in managing a geographically dispersed team, guiding them to ensure productivity and alignment with Deswik's goals. The position also involves product-focused financial modelling to inform strategic decisions around cost, resource allocation, and profitability. The CTO will be instrumental in engaging with external stakeholders, including customers and partners, to foster strong relationships and ensure technology solutions drive business growth, with a focus on achieving annual revenue and profit targets.Specifically, key accountabilities include:Technology Strategy & Leadership: Lead the development of and execution of Deswik's global technology and product strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving innovation, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI).Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring product architecture, cloud platforms, and development infrastructure are scalable, secure, and reliable.Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and manage a large, geographically dispersed technical team, providing guidance, mentorship, and ensuring efficient execution of the company's technology vision.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and engage with external stakeholders, including customers and partners, to ensure technology solutions meet business and market needs.Financial Modelling & Resource Allocation: Conduct product-focused financial modelling to drive decisions on costs, resource allocation, and profitability, ensuring adherence to company forecasts.Innovation & R&D: Drive continuous innovation and research, staying abreast of emerging technologies and trends to support Deswik's growth ambitions and long-term product vision.The Person:The ideal executive for this pivotal role will need to be a seasoned technology leader with a strong track record of success in driving innovation and managing complex technology strategies at a global level. You will need to bring deep expertise in both software development and the mining sector, with at least 20 years of experience, including leadership roles such as CTO or similar positions.The successful executive will need to be a visionary leader who has successfully managed the full lifecycle of product development, from ideation to market release, in a software-driven business. You should have hands-on experience with cloud platforms, AI technologies, and scalable infrastructure, to ensure Deswik's products are secure, reliable, and future proof. Familiarity with AI fundamentals, data management, and cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure will be ideal, as is the ability to innovate with new technologies to maintain Deswik's competitive edge.You will be a strong people leader, who can lead and mentor a large, geographically dispersed technical team, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring effective execution of the company's technology vision. Therefore, you will need to bring strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships across different regions and functions and align diverse teams to achieve the company's objectives.Finally, Deswik requires an executive with sharp commercial acumen and strategic thinking abilities, as well as being well-versed in software business models and able to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.For a strictly confidential discussion, please contact Callan Raine, Director - Executive on 0411 686 ***. Alternatively, you can request a candidate pack by emailing ****** your application (CV and cover letter) via the apply button.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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