Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

This role is for one of Weekday's clientsSalary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 3000000 (ie INR 20 - 30 LPA)Min Experience: 10+ yearsLocation: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaJobType: full-timeWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technology strategy, product development, AI innovation, academic integration, and technology-driven business growth of an integrated EdTech ecosystem.The CTO will oversee the development and scaling of SaaS-based education products, learning management platforms, AI-powered solutions, analytics systems, and future digital learning products. The role will serve as the bridge between academic requirements, technology, product, AI/ML, data, and business, ensuring that technology solutions address real-world challenges faced by students, educators, schools, and educational institutions.The ideal candidate will combine strong technical depth with strategic thinking, product leadership, business acumen, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. The candidate need not be the primary programmer but must be technically strong enough to evaluate architecture, guide engineering teams, manage technology partners, and translate business and academic requirements into scalable products.RequirementsKey Responsibilities2. Product & Platform Leadership3. Technical Leadership Technology Strategy & LeadershipDefine and execute the organization's short-term and long-term technology strategy and visionDevelop a roadmap for building and scaling a technology-driven EdTech organizationIdentify opportunities across AI, Generative AI, automation, analytics, digital learning, and emerging technologiesEstablish technology goals, KPIs, budgets, priorities, architecture standards, and execution frameworksAlign technology strategy with overall business objectives and market opportunitiesDrive technology transformation, scalability, security, reliability, and operational excellenceOwn the complete lifecycle of existing and future EdTech products and platformsTranslate academic, institutional, customer, and business challenges into technology products and solutionsDefine product requirements, architecture direction, feature priorities, release plans, and technology roadmapsDrive product-market fit, user adoption, scalability, reliability, and continuous product improvementLead MVP development, pilots, product launches, and transition of successful solutions into scalable commercial productsEstablish effective collaboration between technology, product, academic, design, and business teamsProvide strategic and technical leadership across:AI, Generative AI, and Machine LearningLarge Language Models (LLMs) and AI APIsSaaS and EdTech platformsLMS and ERP integrationsREST APIs and microservicesCloud infrastructure and deploymentDatabase architecture and data managementData analytics and Business IntelligenceWeb and mobile application developmentSystem architecture, scalability, and reliabilityAuthentication, cybersecurity, and data privacyCI/CD, Git, testing, and DevOps practicesAI-powered content generation and assessmentRecommendation and personalized learning systemsThe CTO does not need to be the primary programmer but must possess sufficient technical depth to evaluate architecture, challenge technical decisions, assess technology investments, manage vendors, and translate business and academic requirements into effective technology solutions.5. Academic & Product Integration6. Team Building & Leadership7. Business & Market DevelopmentRequired ExperienceEducational QualificationKey CompetenciesKey Performance Indicators AI & Technology InnovationIdentify practical AI opportunities across learning, teaching, assessment, content creation, attendance, analytics, and institutional managementLead the development and implementation of AI-enabled products and intelligent education solutionsEstablish responsible AI practices with particular emphasis on student safety, privacy, accuracy, transparency, and responsible technology useEvaluate emerging technologies and determine their practical application to education and businessDevelop an innovation roadmap that creates measurable improvements in learning outcomes, operational efficiency, and customer experienceCollaborate with academic leaders, teachers, content teams, and students to understand real-world educational requirementsOversee the development of digital curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, question banks, worksheets, and multilingual learning contentEnsure technology products are academically meaningful and aligned with institutional requirementsUse real-world academic environments to validate, test, and continuously improve technology solutionsEstablish feedback loops between users, academic teams, product teams, and engineeringBuild and lead multidisciplinary technology and product teams, including:Software DevelopersAI/ML EngineersProduct ManagersUI/UX DesignersData & BI TeamsQA EngineersAcademic Content TeamsTechnical SupportDefine organizational structures, roles, KPIs, processes, and performance standardsRecruit, mentor, and retain high-performing technology talentBuild a culture of innovation, ownership, collaboration, accountability, and executionDevelop future technical and product leaders within the organizationDevelop strategies to commercialize and scale technology products beyond internal implementationsIdentify opportunities across schools, coaching institutes, education groups, and strategic partnershipsParticipate in product demonstrations, institutional presentations, and high-level technology discussionsDevelop and evaluate SaaS, licensing, subscription, enterprise, and customized solution modelsWork with leadership on pricing, revenue strategy, partnerships, market expansion, and business growthTranslate technology capabilities into commercially viable products and sustainable revenue opportunities8+ years of experience across technology, SaaS, EdTech, AI/ML, product management, software development, or digital transformationProven experience building, launching, managing, or scaling technology productsDemonstrated experience leading technical and cross-functional teamsStrong understanding of the complete software product development lifecycleExperience working with AI/ML and modern cloud-based technologiesExperience in EdTech, K-12 education, LMS, ERP, assessment platforms, or education analytics is highly preferredStrong experience taking products through the concept → MVP → pilot → launch → scale lifecycle is an advantageDemonstrated ability to connect technology strategy with business outcomes and customer requirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Technology, or a related fieldAn MBA or qualification in Product Management, combined with strong technical experience, will be an added advantageStrategic ThinkingTechnology LeadershipProduct ThinkingAI & Technology InnovationBusiness AcumenProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication & PresentationExecution & OwnershipEntrepreneurial MindsetSuccess in this role will be measured through:Successful product development and launchesProduct adoption and active usersSuccessful implementation and measurable outcomesExternal institutional adoptionRevenue and business growthProduct reliability, scalability, and securityAI innovation and successful implementationCustomer satisfaction and retentionSpeed and quality of executionTeam productivity and capability developmentIdeal CandidateWe are looking for a technology leader, product builder, and education innovator who can understand both the classroom and the technology stack.The ideal candidate should be capable of taking an educational or business problem, defining the right technology strategy, leading the teams responsible for building the solution, validating it in a real-world environment, and ultimately transforming it into a scalable, reliable, and commercially viable product.Must-Have SkillsSaaSAI/MLMoodleTechnology StrategyProduct DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipGood-to-Have SkillsEdTechProject ExecutionEnd-to-End SolutionsLMSAI-Powered Education SolutionsDigital Transformation