Why a CTO?
A CTO is a steward of digital transformation.
The main role of a CTO is to harmonize technology with the company's vision and objectives.
To lead a digital transformation, a CTO must have:
- A deep understanding of technology
- Business experience and business sense
- Leadership skills and ability to work with people
- Effective communication
- Ability to establish a clear mandate, and make decisions within the bounds of the mandate
- Strategic thinking skills
- Project and program management skills
- A good grasp of product development and lifecycle management
- Experience with managing people with vastly different cultures
Hire a skill set, not a person!
You don't always need a full-time person.
Depending on the size of your project and other factors, it could be more appropriate to hire on a short-term or a part-time basis.