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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - ClimateTech

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Cherry Ventures

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in Computer Science, expertise in energy systems and software, strong strategic thinking, and excellent management skills to lead a large team effectively.
  • You will develop tech roadmaps, lead platform integration, manage a tech team, and build partnerships to enhance energy solutions and align technology with business goals.

Requirements

  • Education: Completed degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong expertise in hardware (energy systems, IoT, control technology) and software (cloud platforms, energy trading platforms, cybersecurity). Experience with decentralized energy systems, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), or Distributed Energy Resource (DER) management.
  • Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to develop scalable structures and partnerships to meet growing market demands, along with a talent for solving complex operational challenges.
  • Management Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and manage a large Co-Power team both technically and organizationally.

Responsibilities

  • Tech Strategy & Architecture: Develop and implement the tech roadmap for Co-Power's Virtual Industrial Power Plant. Responsibility for deciding which components are developed in-house and which are sourced from partners. Ensuring a scalable, modular, and secure architecture that integrates hardware, data processing, and market participation.
  • Platform Development & System Integration: Develop an energy management platform for aggregating and optimizing decentralized industrial assets. Responsible for the seamless integration of battery storage, PV systems, measurement systems, and industrial automation solutions.
  • Team Leadership & Product Development: Build and lead a high-performance tech team focused on embedded systems, cloud platforms, and energy trading algorithms. Implement agile development processes to rapidly deploy and scale technology solutions. Work closely with commercial and operational teams to align technology with business objectives.
  • Partnerships & Market Development: Establish and maintain strategic technology partnerships with hardware manufacturers, grid operators, and trading platforms to ensure interoperability and regulatory compliance. Responsible for market analysis in flexibility markets, energy trading, and industrial energy networks to continuously refine the product strategy.

FAQs

What is the location for the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) position?

The position is based in Munich and operates in a hybrid format.

What will be the primary responsibility of the CTO at Co-Power?

The primary responsibility of the CTO will be to lead the technological development and implementation of Co-Power's Virtual Industrial Power Plant, including defining the technical vision, architecture, and development roadmap.

What type of educational background is required for this position?

A completed degree in Computer Science or a related field is required for this position.

Is experience in hardware and software systems a requirement for this role?

Yes, strong expertise in both hardware (such as energy systems and IoT) and software (including cloud platforms and energy trading platforms) is essential for the CTO role.

What skills are necessary for effective management in this role?

Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and manage a large team both technically and organizationally are necessary management skills for the CTO position.

Will the CTO be responsible for team leadership?

Yes, the CTO will be responsible for building and leading a high-performance tech team focused on developing scalable energy management systems.

Are there opportunities for strategic partnerships in this role?

Yes, the CTO will establish and maintain strategic technology partnerships with hardware manufacturers, grid operators, and trading platforms to ensure interoperability and regulatory compliance.

What type of technologies will the CTO work with?

The CTO will work with technologies that include battery storage, PV systems, measurement systems, control algorithms, and market optimization software.

Is experience with Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) important for this position?

Yes, experience with decentralized energy systems, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), or Distributed Energy Resource (DER) management is important for this position.

Does Co-Power value diversity in its hiring practices?

Yes, Cherry Ventures, which supports Co-Power, is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, not discriminating on various bases including race, religion, gender, and disability status.

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Cherry Ventures

Founders first and investors second.

Venture Capital & Private Equity
Industry
11-50
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cherry Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm led by a team of entrepreneurs with experience building fast-scaling companies such as Zalando and Spotify. The firm backs Europe's boldest founders, usually as their first institutional investor, and supports them in everything from their go-to-market strategy and the scaling of their businesses. Cherry Ventures has previously invested in the seed stage of over 90 companies across Europe, including FlixBus, Auto1 Group, Flaschenpost, Infarm, Forto, SellerX, Juni, and Flink. Cherry Ventures is based in Berlin and invests across Europe with operations in London and Stockholm.