CTO Chief Technology Officer

TransitionZero
London
10 months ago
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About Us

We are a climate analytics nonprofit established in 2021. We provide system modelling data, software and analysis to support energy transition planning and decision-making. We are funded by the Quadrature Climate Foundation, Google.org, Sequoia Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, European Climate Foundation, among others. Our data, software and analysis is used by developers, financiers, planners and think tanks internationally.


At TransitionZero, we understand that diversity is an essential component of a successful team, whether that be diverse ways of thinking, personal or professional backgrounds and skills. We aim to be the most talented not-for-profit in our vertical, spearheading innovative data solutions through our culture of inclusivity and adaptability. Now we are looking for an experienced Chief Technology Officer


Our people are our greatest asset, and the diverse experience, skills and perspectives individuals bring to our organisation are the driving force of our success. We will consider all qualified applicants in the recruitment process as we welcome all the unique qualities and experiences that make you, you.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technology Leader to drive the strategic direction of our Software, Data and Machine Learning teams, who together are building our energy systems modelling platform. Our platform will be the entry point to all of our data and analysis, including our satellite-derived greenhouse gas emissions intelligence for the electricity and heavy industry sectors, our ingested forecast and weather data, and our energy systems modelling capability. Users will be able to self-serve data and develop actionable insights accessed by a browser-based user interface which is supported by an API and Python client library.


You will be responsible for shaping and driving the company’s technology strategy, creating a platform that is a leader in energy system modelling. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that meet and exceed our stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define the technology vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the company’s business goals

  • Lead, inspire, and grow talented Software, Data and Machine Learning teams

  • Ensure the scalability, security, reliability and cost efficiency of our technology infrastructure

  • Lead on technical architecture and design ensuring that it is scalable, flexible, and robust

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Technology team

  • Work closely with Product team to ensure alignment with company priorities, execution of the roadmap, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and drive accountability for deliverables

  • Take a hands-on approach to project management. We are small growing organization which involves wearing many hats and at times willingness to ‘roll up our sleeves’

  • Drive agile methodologies and best practices to optimize product development processes and increase efficiency

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to translate market opportunities into technical solutions

About You

You should be passionate about building software products as well as being deeply curious about energy and the energy transition. All of us at TransitionZero are passionate about the transition to an emissions-free world economy, and are looking for like-minded colleagues. In addition to seeking out people with a proactive, problem-solving attitude and an eye for detail, as a growing organisation, we greatly value collegiality and empathy for our coworkers.

While we are a rapidly growing tech startup, we are also a non-profit, so a high level of adaptability and willingness to approach challenges with creativity and curiosity is essential.

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology and software with proven experience in a senior technology leadership role (e.g., CTO, VP Engineering, or similar).

  • Expertise in data strategies, tooling and architectures

  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and SaaS architecture

  • Experience developing and productionising machine learning and data science workloads

  • Proven track record of successfully building and launching products in a fast-paced, agile environment

  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including agile/scrum, and experience working with cross-functional teams of engineers and product managers.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable product strategies and roadmaps

  • Strong project management skills 

Beneficial

  • Familiarity with electricity markets, policy, modelling approaches and modelling software

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Enhanced competitive pension scheme

  • 25 days annual leave (excluding UK public holidays) and an additional day off on your birthday

  • 20 days annual allowance to work from anywhere in the world

  • Hybrid working and core working hours model

  • Allowance to set up your home office

  • Annual budget and dedicated leave time for relevant training courses

  • Enhanced gender-neutral parental leave (4 months full paid)

  • Private healthcare following successful completion of the probation period

  • Yearly offsites

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"Studieshave shown that some people from marginalised or underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet all of the hiring guidelines or qualifications.  Whoever you are, even if you don't meet all of the criteria, if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to this role, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire! At TransitionZero, we're looking for people who are genuinely passionate about what they do, and we welcome all people, regardless of their background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact our People Team () for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness to everyone.

Application Process

We are not working with any external agencies or recruitment partners on this role, so kindly ask you to apply directly via our careers page. 

We will review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. 

About us

We are a climate analytics nonprofit established in 2021. We provide system modelling data, software and analysis to support energy transition planning and decision-making. We are funded by the Quadrature Climate Foundation, Google.org, Sequoia Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, European Climate Foundation, among others. Our data, software and analysis is used by developers, financiers, planners and think tanks internationally.

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