Remote Principal Technology Officer (PTO)

Summary

The job is a voluntary, unpaid role for a Principal Technology Officer (PTO) in Quantum Computing at The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI), reporting to the CTO. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership for Quantum Computing across all BCI projects.

Requirements

• Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure
• Proven ability in computing or math-related tasks of Agile technology projects
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders
• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative
• Experience in designing, planning, and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively
• Strong technical skills and experience in Quantum Computing, proficient in various programming languages, frameworks, and tools for data analysis etc
• Experience in developing and deploying applications and solutions using cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Quantum Computing technology strategy and roadmap for BCI’s projects and initiatives
• Build, lead and manage the Quantum Computing technology team
• Research and identify Quantum Computing best practices and potential for real-world use-cases and applications
• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications and solutions using Quantum Computing and associated tooling
• Ensure the quality, reliability, security, and scalability of our technology products and services
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of our technology solutions and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project partners, sponsors, donors, and beneficiaries
• Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the field of emerging technologies, climate, and sustainability
• Generate opportunities for strategic partnerships
• Attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, communicate research findings and insights via Powerpoint decks, and engage with key stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• A portfolio of supported Open-Source GitHub projects (desirable)
• Experience in leading and managing technology teams and projects, including agile methodologies, budgeting, reporting, and documentation
• Passionate and knowledgeable about climate and sustainability issues and solutions, with a sense of mission and willingness to learn not just about technology but also about all other aspects that could be necessary to deliver impactful climate actions

Benefits

• Hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette
• Mentally stimulate your mind, providing a sense of purpose
• Advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies
• Develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection