Job Description:

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group - Digital Solutions

Location: Austin, TX (Remote Eligible)

Reports to: VP Digital

Department: Information Technology

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• 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

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 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
• Preferred experience in IoT, telematics, fleet management, or industrial technology environments
• 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.
• 30-35% travel required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities - with both internal and external customers - to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.