TIE-UPS is hiring for-Leading Indian MNC - engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services. Operates in over 50 countries worldwide. Leaders in technology and Design. Excellent paymaster
Position-- Chief Technology Officer - Renewable Products
Reports to : CEO / Business Unit Head
Direct Reports : Software Development, Software QA, Product Development & Management, Architecture, Product Installation & Commissioning Team Members.
Department : Platform Technology and Products
Work Location : India – Chennai
Job Type : Full-time
Industry Segment : Power Systems / Power Controls / Renewable Energy / Electric Utilities / Transmission & Distribution / Automation & Control
Objective:
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Renewable Software Products will lead the technology vision, product strategy, architecture, and execution of advanced software solutions within the Renewable Plants Automation & Control domain.
CTO Renewable Software Products is responsible for driving innovation across renewable power plant software platforms, including control systems, optimization of algorithms, SCADA integration, digital twins, analytics, and plant / asset performance management systems. The CTO will oversee end-to-end product lifecycle management — from conceptualization and algorithm development through commissioning, deployment, and lifecycle support — while enabling technical sales and regional expansion across India, Middle East, and CIS markets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technology Strategy & Vision
- Define and execute the long-term technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Establish product architecture standards for renewable automation platforms.
- Identify emerging technologies (AI/ML, grid analytics, edge computing, cybersecurity) and integrate them into product strategy.
- Drive innovation in renewable plant control, forecasting, optimization, and grid compliance.
2. Product Development & Engineering Leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams responsible for:
- Control algorithms for Solar, Wind, Hybrid, BESS and microgrid applications
- SCADA & plant automation systems
- Energy management and optimization software
- Performance analytics and predictive maintenance platforms
- Oversee full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including architecture design, coding standards, QA, cybersecurity, DevOps, and release management.
- Ensure scalable, modular, and future-ready product architecture.
3. Renewable Automation & Control Systems
- Guide development of real-time plant control systems and advanced power plant controllers.
- Ensure compliance with grid codes and regulatory standards across India, ME, and CIS.
- Oversee system integration, commissioning, and field deployment activities.
- Provide technical oversight during FAT, SAT, and commissioning phases.
4. Technical Sales & Market Enablement
- Support pre-sales engineering and technical bid management.
- Represent the organization in customer technical discussions, EPC negotiations, and regulatory engagements.
- Translate complex technical capabilities into customer value propositions.
- Support strategic partnerships and ecosystem collaborations.
5. Innovation & R&D
- Drive research in advanced control algorithms, AI-driven forecasting, energy optimization, and digital twin models.
- Foster a culture of experimentation, patent development, and product differentiation.
- Collaborate with academic institutions, research bodies, and industry alliances.
6. Execution & Delivery Excellence
- Ensure successful product deployment across renewable plant portfolios.
- Establish governance for software quality, cybersecurity, reliability, and uptime.
- Oversee post-installation support and continuous improvement mechanisms.
- Manage budgets, resource planning, and cross-regional coordination.
7. Leadership & Organizational Development
- Build and mentor high-performance engineering teams.
- Develop succession pipelines and technical leadership capabilities.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, sales, and service teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Science, or related field (PhD preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in renewable energy, power systems automation, or industrial software development.
- 8+ years in senior technical leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Technology, etc.).
- Strong experience in renewable plant control systems (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, BESS).
- Deep knowledge of:
- Power system dynamics and grid integration
- Control system design (PID, model predictive control, adaptive control)
- SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC, etc.)
- AI/ML applications in energy systems
- Cloud-based and edge-based software architectures
Preferred Experience
- Experience operating across India, Middle East, and CIS renewable markets.
- Proven track record of launching and scaling commercial software products.
- Experience in cybersecurity frameworks for critical infrastructure.
- Exposure to regulatory compliance and grid codes in international markets.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong execution orientation
- Deep technical credibility in renewable automation
- Strong customer-facing and commercial acumen
- Innovation mindset with R&D leadership capability
- Cross-cultural leadership and global collaboration
- High ownership and accountability
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Successful product launches and roadmap execution
- Time-to-market and development velocity
- Product reliability and deployment success rate
- Revenue contribution from software products
- Customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Innovation metrics (patents, new features, differentiators)
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