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Deputy CTO – Grid Solutions

Together We Talent  •  $250k - $300k/yr  •  Dallas, TX (Hybrid)  •  19 days ago
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Deputy CTO – Grid Solutions


Dallas, TX | Hybrid | Full-Time | $250,000 – $300,000
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

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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


• Bachelor’s 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
Together We Talent

About Together We Talent

Together We Talent is a full-service staffing agency built by and for values-driven professionals. Powered by the members of The Collective, we connect mission-aligned organizations with exceptional, culture-centered talent.

Our services span executive search, temporary and contract staffing, and fractional placements — with a focus on agility, equity, and results. We specialize in supporting nonprofits, professional services, healthcare, media, and impact-driven businesses across Washington DC, NYC, Raleigh-Durham, and other high-growth metros.

Whether you're scaling a team or looking for your next opportunity, Together We Talent delivers staffing with intention — and talent with impact.

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Year Founded
2010
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