Deputy CTO Grid Solutions
Dallas TX Hybrid Full-Time $250000 $300000
Digital Energy / Grid Technology
We are seeking a Deputy CTO Grid Solutions to provide strategic and technical leadership across a portfolio of advanced grid platforms supporting utilities transmission operators and renewable energy integration.
This is a senior executive role responsible for driving technology strategy product innovation and platform development across next-generation grid automation and digital energy systems.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer the Deputy CTO will lead the development and execution of the technology roadmap across core grid platforms while overseeing both innovation initiatives and product commercialization efforts.
This role sits at the intersection of grid modernization AI-driven analytics and large-scale energy infrastructure ensuring alignment between engineering product and market needs.
Product Portfolio Oversight
Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
Utility SCADA platforms
Asset Performance Management (APM)
Time-series data platforms / historians
Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS)
Phasor Data Concentrators (PDC)
Substation and protocol gateway platforms
Key Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Leadership
Partner with the CTO to define and execute technology strategy for grid digital platforms
Drive architecture and roadmap development across the Grid Solutions portfolio
Align product innovation with utility market demands and grid modernization trends
Champion scalable platform-based architectures across products
Innovation (New Technology Initiatives)
Lead advanced technology programs focused on:
AI/ML for grid analytics
Edge computing for grid automation
Real-time grid data platforms
Grid cybersecurity and control systems
Identify emerging technologies and drive innovation pipelines
Build partnerships with research institutions and industry leaders
Transition new technologies into commercial products
Product Development (New Product Initiatives)
Oversee product architecture and engineering governance
Lead development of grid platforms including DERMS SCADA WAMS and data systems
Ensure scalability interoperability and cybersecurity across platforms
Drive product lifecycle management and global product launches
Customer & Market Engagement
Support strategic engagements with utilities grid operators and energy developers
Provide technical leadership in large grid modernization programs
Collaborate with sales and solution teams on complex pursuits
Represent the organization in industry forums and thought leadership initiatives
Organizational Leadership
Build and lead high-performing global engineering and product teams
Mentor architects product leaders and engineering managers
Strengthen technical capabilities across the Grid Solutions organization
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field
18 years of experience in power systems grid automation or energy technology
10 years of leadership experience in product development or technology organizations
Experience leading grid software platforms such as DERMS SCADA or grid analytics systems
Strong experience working with utilities transmission operators or grid modernization programs
Proven ability to lead large-scale complex technology initiatives
Technical Expertise
Grid Platforms
DERMS / Distributed Energy Resource Management
Utility SCADA systems
Grid analytics and monitoring platforms
Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS)
Phasor Data Concentrators (PDC)
Data & Analytics
Time-series data systems
Asset performance analytics
AI/ML applications in grid operations
Digital twin technologies
Architecture
Transmission and distribution automation
Distributed energy integration
Control center and edge architectures
Cloud-edge hybrid platforms
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