VP and Field CTO

Company: JDA Software
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: VP and Field Chief Technology Officer (Field CTO)Additional Job Title: VP, Pre-SalesLocation: USPosition Overview: Blue Yonder is looking for a highly skilled and forward-thinking Field Chief Technology Officer (Field CTO) to join our team. As a Field CTO, you will engage directly with C-level executives, leading strategic conversations to uncover customer pain points, design impactful strategies, and architect best-in-class solutions using Blue Yonder's differentiated technologies. This role requires a unique combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, operating knowledge of how rightly-curated supply chain and operations can drive competitive business advantage. Utilizingexceptional communication skills to drive customer success, build trust, and deliver tangible business outcomes are pre-requisites.In this position, you will not only lead architectural engagements but also play a pivotal role in articulating the value of Blue Yonder's platform, and solutions to both technical and business stakeholders. Your ability to tailor complex, AI-driven supply chain solutions to meet the unique needs of each customer will make you a trusted advisor and thought leader within both the company and the industry.At Blue Yonder, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a Field CTO, you will be at the forefront of transformative supply chain technology, shaping the future of the industry while building meaningful relationships with some of the world's most prominent companies.Role & Responsibilities: - Executive Engagement & Strategy:o Engage directly with C-level executives and senior leaders to drive business & technology trends in their challenges, understand pain points, and uncover opportunities for transformation within their supply chain operations.o Lead high-level architectural engagements, guiding customers through the process of understanding how Blue Yonder's AI-driven solutions can optimize their supply chain operations and deliver value.o Partner with Blue Yonder Data Science organization to envision and deliver AI-in-Operations through rapid prototyping with Predictive-AI, Generative-AI and Agentic frameworks, validating value-driven adoption, consumption and business outcomes - Solution Architecture & Innovation:o Architect best-in-class, scalable solutions by leveraging Blue Yonder's technologies and industry best practices, ensuring that client needs are met with innovative, high-impact designs.o Create high-level strategies that align with customer business objectives while demonstrating the tangible benefits of adopting Blue Yonder's suite of solutions. - Customer Trust & Relationship Building:o Build and nurture long-term relationships with customers by consistently demonstrating expertise, understanding their business needs, and providing continuous guidance on how Blue Yonder's solutions can drive transformation and results.o Leverage your expertise to cultivate customer trust and confidence in Blue Yonder as a true strategic partner. - Value Communication & Thought Leadership:o Effectively communicate the value of Blue Yonder's supply chain solutions to both technical and business stakeholders, bridging the gap between technology and business outcomes.o Serve as a thought leader in the supply chain technology space, advocating for Blue Yonder's solutions at industry events, customer meetings, and thought leadership forums.o Advise on the implementation and integration of Blue Yonder solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and driving optimal performance across customer environments.o Collaborate with Blue Yonder's internal teams (Sales, Engineering, Customer Success) to ensure alignment on project goals and successful solution deployment. - Customer Success & Continuous Improvement:o Monitor and drive customer success by continuously assessing their evolving needs and ensuring Blue Yonder's solutions deliver on promised outcomes.o Work closely with the customer success team to ensure the ongoing optimization and adoption of solutions, helping clients maximize their ROI. - Cross-Functional Collaboration:o Partner with internal teams, including sales, product management, and engineering, to help shape product development and ensure the solution aligns with customer and market requirements.o Influence product and solution development by providing feedback from client engagements, identifying potential improvements or enhancements.Qualifications:o 10+ years of experience in senior technical roles, ideally in the supply chain management, logistics, or enterprise software industries.o Demonstrated success in a customer-facing technical leadership role, such as a Field CTO, Pre Sales, Solutions Architect, or Principal Consultant, with a proven track record of leading complex technical engagements and solution design.o Credentials and first-hand experience in AI-led transformations at $3B+ global companies - Technical Expertise:o Strong background in enterprise software, cloud platforms, and modern technologies (AI, machine learning, data analytics, etc.) as they apply to supply chain management and business optimization.o Proven experience in architecting complex, scalable solutions that address customer pain points and drive business outcomes. - Strategic Thinking & Communication:o Strong ability to define and communicate high-level strategies and technical solutions to a broad audience, ranging from business executives to technical teams.o Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels. - Leadership & Collaboration:o Proven experience as a technical lead in sales campaigns, with a customer-focused and outcome-driven approach.o Proven leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaborative solutions.o Customer-centric with a consultative mindset, able to influence customer decisions and align technology with their business goals.o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. MBA or other advanced degrees are a plus.-------------------------------------------The salary range for this position is $193,198.00 - $250,802.00.The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision401K with MatchingFlexible Time OffCorporate Fitness ProgramA variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much moreAt Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.Our Values
If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success - and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core ValuesAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.About UsWho are we?
We are a proven, passionate bunch of disruptors. Our work is all about tapping into your potential so we can deliver the best solutions and customer experiences on the planet. Collaboration, respect, and a great work-life balance earned us the title of "Best Place to Work- Employees' Choice" by Glassdoor. Our people are smart, creative, rock stars with over 400 patents and 10,000 people years of domain expertise.What do we do?Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. Our intelligent, end-to-end platform enables retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly predict, pivot and fulfill customer demand. With Blue Yonder, you can make more automated, profitable business decisions that deliver greater growth and re-imagined customer experiences. Blue Yonder - Fulfill your Potential. blueyonder.com"Blue Yonder" is a trademark or registered trademark of Blue Yonder, Inc. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name "Blue Yonder" is a trademark and/or property of Blue Yonder, Inc.
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