United Kingdom Remote (Country) Full-time

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is hiring a Field CTO (Remote - UK)

About the Role

At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, we are seeking a Field CTO to join our team in the United Kingdom. This strategic leadership role places you at the intersection of cloud technology, customer success, and business development. You will shape technical direction, lead customer-facing architecture engagements, and influence pre-sales methodologies.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and develop a regional team of technical professionals, fostering a high-performance and continuous learning culture.
  • Define and execute technical sales strategies aligned with broader business objectives and market demands.
  • Act as a pre-sales leader by supporting solution design, technical demonstrations, and proof-of-concept development.
  • Engage directly with strategic customers, offering expert guidance on architecture, integration, and cloud optimization.
  • Build long-term technical relationships with clients, ensuring successful implementation and continuous value delivery.
  • Capture and relay product feedback and market intelligence to help shape roadmap development and innovation.
  • Collaborate across sales, product, engineering, and marketing teams to align on customer needs and messaging.
  • Deliver industry thought leadership through events, publications, and strategic engagements.

What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years in relevant technical roles, including at least 5 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
  • Strong background in cloud and infrastructure architecture, with the ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly.
  • Proven experience supporting enterprise sales cycles, aligning technology to business goals.
  • Exceptional client engagement skills, with a track record of building long-term trusted relationships.
  • Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Solid knowledge of market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.
  • Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have

  • AWS Solutions Architect or VMware certifications are a plus.

Team & Environment

You will mentor regional solution teams and collaborate within a dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Leadership position in a globally recognized cloud and infrastructure organization.
  • Remote-first flexibility with travel opportunities for customer engagements and events.
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Opportunities for professional development, certification, and conference participation.
  • Comprehensive health coverage and wellness programs.
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture.

Work Mode

This is a remote position based in the United Kingdom, operating in a local-country work mode.

Required Skills
Customer EngagementPublic SpeakingTechnical EvangelismStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipCloud PlatformsCybersecurityAI/MLDevOpsInfrastructureCommunicationPresentation SkillsRelationship Building
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