Chief Technologist

Requisition # : 15365

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Summary / Role Purpose

Ansys's Chief Technologist Hi-Tech APAC will work with APAC sales and support the sales leaders in APAC by building executive relationships at various customers in the Hi-Tech vertical and across all five verticals in APAC.

In this role, the person will support and complement the Ansys CTO's engagement with various customers at a CXO level in the Hi-Tech vertical across geographies.

Additionally, the person will support the Ansys CTO's external thought leadership activities by developing content for presentations that show the value of simulation-based product innovation in the Hi-Tech vertical for medical tech companies, medical equipment companies, and pharma companies.

The person will also be responsible for working with the Extended CTO team in developing the Ansys long-term technology strategy based on customers' long-term business priorities in the high-tech vertical across all geographies.

The Chief Technologist Hi-Tech APAC is a results-based business executive capable of growing market share in the high-tech industry.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Engage with CXO level executives and drive executive alignment with our customers and partners; support our sales and partnership organization.

Be the Chief Technologist for the Hi-Tech industry for the World Wide sales organization across all geographies; leverage contacts in the High-tech industry to help open doors with customers.

Work with the ACE organization and external partners in developing solutions and applications in their respective industries as part of our pervasive insights vision.

Collaborate with the global ACE / TAM team to document existing and develop new application briefs / solutions specific to the Hi-Tech industry.

• Analyze TRR results for projects on existing solutions with the high-tech ACE / TAM team to identify solution gaps; work with BU teams to close these high-tech specific gaps in future solution / product releases.
• Collaborate with the product organization to take requirements from these respective industries and help support future product R&D directions in collaboration with ACE.
• Drive marketing activities in each of these verticals and create compelling collateral and messaging for high-tech solutions for the sales and ACE / TAM organization.
• Work with the Extended CTO team in developing the Ansys long-term technology strategy based on customers' long-term business priorities in the high-tech vertical across all geographies.
• Consolidate existing relationships and expand Ansys's reach within multiple parts of the partner organization and the utilization of Ansys's products and services in the Hi-Tech vertical.
• Attend BU solution planning, partner, and M&A reviews on behalf of the Hi-Tech vertical; help drive the long-term Ansys product and solution strategy to support the high-tech industry vertical.
• Support the Ansys CTO's external thought leadership activities by developing content for presentations that show the value of simulation-based product innovation in the high-tech vertical.
• Work with a team of chief technologists across the five verticals (Hi-Tech, aerospace, defense, semiconductor) across the three geographies, and the different product lines and business units.
• Report to the VP of Field CTO and interact with GTM senior management and executives to indicate the status of the vertical strategy progress, execution, and market share.
• Understand the importance of leading, hiring, and keeping A-players, acting as a player / coach who works closely with the team.
• Translate goals into operational reality; break down strategic priorities or business initiatives into key tasks and identify accountabilities.
• Stay ahead of industry trends; constantly look for new solutions to customer challenges.
• Position Ansys as a "thought leader" in people-based marketing by forming and advocating a strong point of view.

Minimum Education / Certification Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of 12 years of management experience.
• Deep experience in the Hi-Tech industry in APAC.
• Capacity to think strategically to identify issues and develop long-term solutions.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• A strategic thinker with exceptional analytical, consultative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen, financial, analytical, and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels, including Board of Directors and Executive Leaders.
• Creates a sense of urgency and is energized by speed.
• Proven ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain a high-caliber team of professionals.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Mastery in delivering innovative technical solutions for large-scale commercial products.
• Experience driving a vertical roadmap across multiple development teams.
• Ability to disseminate complex information clearly to customers, sales teams, and stakeholders.

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential.

We are ONE Ansys. Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

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We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

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Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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