Job Description

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FlowFuse, you will be the driving force behind the company's vision, strategy, and overall success. You will be responsible for providing strong leadership, setting strategic direction, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring the company achieves its growth objectives. This role requires a dynamic and visionary leader focused on scaling the businesses, building strong teams, and navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. You will be the primary point of contact for investors, key partners, and the broader market, representing FlowFuse's mission and values. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of FlowFuse and solidifying its position as a leader in its market.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Epitomizing the company's values
  • Developing and executing the company's overall strategic plan, ensuring alignment across all departments.
  • Providing strong and inspirational leadership to the executive team and the entire organization.
  • Building and nurturing a high-performance, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.
  • Overseeing the company's financial performance, ensuring sustainable growth, setting and achieving the funding strategy.
  • Driving revenue growth and market share expansion through strategic partnerships, sales initiatives, and product innovation.
  • Representing FlowFuse to investors, the board of directors, customers, partners, and the public.
  • Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent across all levels of the organization.
  • Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Staying abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
  • Fostering innovation and iterative improvement across all aspects of the business.

Skills

  • Strong financial acumen with experience in managing budgets, fundraising (preferred), and driving profitability.
  • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, build strong relationships, and influence stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex situations, identify opportunities, and make sound decisions.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, cloud technologies, and open-source ecosystems (familiarity with Node-RED and related technologies is a significant plus).
  • Experience in building and scaling high-performing teams and fostering a positive company culture.
  • Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Strong ethical compass and commitment to FlowFuse's values.