Chief Technology Officer

Terex Corporation•Austin, TX

34d•Remote

About The Position

Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead our digital strategy and drive growth across our portfolio of software, AI, data, and connected solutions. This executive will play a critical role in building and scaling ESG’s digital business—creating customer value, expanding recurring revenue streams, and strengthening ESG’s position as a technology leader in the environmental services industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
15+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles
10+ years of experience leading software engineering, SaaS, or digital product organizations
Demonstrated success in building and scaling recurring revenue digital businesses
Strong experience with cloud platforms, AI/ML technologies, and modern software architecture principles
Proven ability to lead large-scale, globally distributed technology teams
Excellent communication skills with strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities
Track record of driving growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and digital product performance
Proven ability to increase product adoption, customer engagement, and retention
Experience delivering scalable, high-performing platforms and successfully launching AI-enabled solutions
Strong engineering leadership with a focus on execution excellence and team engagement
Experience managing annual technology budgets exceeding $10 million.
Proven track record leading digital product businesses from concept through commercialization and growth.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Preferred experience in IoT, telematics, fleet management, or industrial technology environments

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of ESG’s overall digital product and technology strategy, aligning initiatives with business goals and growth objectives
Drive expansion of SaaS, AI, data, and connected asset solutions, increasing recurring revenue (ARR), product adoption, and customer value
Identify and develop new digital business opportunities, including commercialization strategies and revenue streams
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, and business units to ensure alignment and successful execution
Provide executive oversight of ESG’s digital portfolio, including 3rd Eye® solutions, Soft-Pak® platforms, Connected Collections®, telematics, video intelligence, AI, and data platforms
Establish scalable platform strategies and promote reusable, efficient technology capabilities across the organization
Lead innovation efforts to enhance product differentiation and expand market presence
Manage and guide global teams across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, AI, and data disciplines
Implement and promote modern development practices, including cloud-native architecture, API-first design, and DevOps methodologies
Ensure all platforms are secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective
Establish and maintain architecture standards, governance frameworks, and engineering best practices
Define and execute ESG’s strategy for AI, machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI technologies
Oversee development of AI-powered solutions supporting fleet operations, safety, and operational efficiency
Build and scale enterprise-wide data and advanced analytics capabilities
Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, investments, and M&A initiatives
Manage technology budgets and prioritize investments to maximize return and business impact
Present technology roadmap, strategy, and performance outcomes to executive stakeholders
Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing, globally distributed teams while fostering strong engagement and performance