Job Description
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and visionary CTO Instructor to lead and deliver our executive-level training program designed for aspiring and current technology leaders. The instructor will be responsible for delivering high-impact, industry-aligned sessions, mentoring learners, and enabling them to lead technological innovation at scale. The ideal candidate should have held senior leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Tech Director) and have a strong passion for teaching and developing future CTOs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver interactive, real-world focused CTO training sessions (live online, hybrid, or in-person as required).
- Teach topics across technology leadership, innovation strategy, product architecture, and team management.
- Design, update, and enhance curriculum, case studies, and simulations aligned with real-world CTO responsibilities.
- Facilitate discussions on emerging technologies like AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Generative AI for Tech Leadership.
- Provide mentorship and career guidance to learners transitioning into CTO or senior technology roles.
- Conduct assessments, capstone projects, and decision-making simulations to evaluate learning outcomes.
- Share real-life experiences and best practices in driving tech transformation, scalability, and innovation.
- Collaborate with Accredian’s academic and content teams to continuously evolve the CTO curriculum.
Topics You May Cover:
- Tech Strategy, Digital Transformation & Innovation Management
- Scalable System & Product Architecture
- DevOps, AIOps & Cloud-Native Engineering
- Managing High-Performance Tech Teams
- Budgeting, ROI Planning & CTO Metrics
- AI, Generative AI & Automation in Tech Leadership
- CTO Communication, Stakeholder Alignment & Board Reporting
- Security, Governance & Risk in Tech Leadership
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles such as CTO, VP of Engineering, Head of Product Engineering, or similar.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud computing, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Dev Ops, and product development life cycle.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering tech-driven business impact.
- Prior experience in mentoring, coaching, or delivering training to tech professionals is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills to simplify complex topics for executive learners.
- Knowledge of current and emerging tech trends including Generative AI, AI Ops, platform engineering, etc.
- MBA, MS in Engineering/CS, or equivalent leadership certifications (preferred but not mandatory).
