Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Skywater Search Partners

The Role

Overview

Lead enterprise tech strategy, digital transformation, and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • ai applications
  • software strategy
  • technology roadmap
  • it modernization
  • cybersecurity
  • cloud architecture

Tasks

-Champion AI-enabled applications in design, estimating, and predictive maintenance. -Lead software product strategy and integration across internal and external systems. -Define and execute a multi-year technology roadmap supporting growth and scalability. -Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional technology organization. -Modernize IT infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance cloud architecture.

Requirements

  • erp
  • ai/ml
  • bim
  • revit
  • autocad
  • m&a

What You Bring

-Strategic, forward-thinking leader with the ability to translate vision into measurable impact. -Must be local to Minnesota -Background in manufacturing, construction, or industrial technology preferred. -20+ years of progressive technology leadership, including 5+ at the executive level. -Hands-on experience with ERP modernization, AI/ML integration, and BIM/Revit/AutoCAD environments. -Experience leading a commercial or SaaS software business a strong plus. -Proven success driving digital transformation across IT, OT, and product platforms. -Cannot require sponsorship -Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred -Expertise in M&A due diligence and technology integration.

Benefits

-Salary: $325,000

The Company

About Skywater Search Partners

-Founded to bridge the gap between high-performing talent and growing businesses. -Skywater Search Partners thrives in the executive search industry, consistently delivering top-tier leadership candidates. -With deep expertise in sectors like energy, technology, and healthcare, they bring nuanced industry knowledge to every search. -The firm has a history of placing executives who have a significant impact on both the companies they join and the industries they serve. -Notable for their personalized approach, Skywater focuses on long-term relationships, understanding both client and candidate needs at a granular level. -Known for handling complex, high-stakes searches across a variety of sectors, Skywater Search Partners helps organizations scale with confidence.

Sector Specialisms

Cleantech

Consumer Goods

Consumer Services

Financial Services

Healthcare

HR/Diversity

Industrial

Legal/Compliance

Life Sciences

Professional Services

Sustainability

Technology

Information Technology (IT)

Accounting and Finance

Engineering & Operations

Marketing

Sales

Human Resources

Legal

Construction

MedTech/Life Sciences

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be offered.