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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 hiring a Chief Technology Officer to lead the engineering organizationbehind our digital portfolio - including 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, Connected Collections, telematics, videointelligence, and our AI and data platforms. This is an execution-focused leadership role: the CTO owns thearchitecture, platforms, and operations that bring our products to life and keep them running reliably for ourcustomers.Reporting to the VP Digital and partnering with peers leading Product + Agile and Agile Excellence, the CTO leadsroughly 13 engineering professionals across two functional groups: Architecture & Quality (principal architects,release engineering, QA, and security) and Platforms & Operations (cloud, edge, AI platform, MLOps, SRE, andDevOps). We're growing fast. We're looking for a leader who holds the team accountable to timelines while creating a healthy,positive team atmosphere - someone who hires skilled, positive people who genuinely care about their internalpartners and external customers, and who consistently delivers value to everyone they work with. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Engineering Delivery & Accountability * Own end-to-end engineering delivery across ESG's digital platforms - from architecture through build,release, and production operations * Hold the engineering team accountable to commitments and timelines; surface risks early and removeblockers * Partner with the Head of Product + Agile to translate the product roadmap into achievable engineering plans * Partner with the Head of Agile Excellence to maintain disciplined agile execution and continuousimprovement Architecture, Quality & Security * Set and govern the technical architecture for cloud platforms, edge devices, and AI systems * Maintain engineering standards, release readiness gates, and quality across the portfolio * Ensure all platforms are secure (DevSecOps), reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Platforms & Operations * Lead the teams that build and operate cloud, edge, AI/ML, MLOps, SRE, and DevOps capabilities * Drive production reliability, incident response, and cost discipline across the platform footprint * Modernize CI/CD, automation, and developer tooling to improve velocity People & Culture * Build and lead a healthy, high-performing engineering team where people are both accountable andsupported * Hire skilled, positive engineers and managers who care deeply about their internal partners and externalcustomers * Develop senior managers and architects; create growth paths, give clear feedback, and celebrate the work * Foster psychological safety, ownership, and a no-blame culture of continuous improvement Cross-Functional Partnership & Communication * Partner closely with Product, Agile Excellence, Sales, and the business to align on priorities and tradeoffs * Communicate engineering progress, risks, and decisions clearly to executive leadership and stakeholders QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred * 12+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience * 7+ years leading engineering organizations of 30+ people, including senior managers and principal-levelarchitects * Proven track record of delivering complex software and platform initiatives on time and on budget * Deep hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP), modern software architecture, andAI/ML systems * Strong understanding of DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering practices in production environments * Demonstrated ability to build healthy, high-performing engineering cultures - not just deliver software * Experience hiring and developing senior engineering talent in competitive markets * Excellent communication, listening, and stakeholder management skills * Preferred: experience in IoT, telematics, fleet management, video intelligence, or industrial technologyenvironments. KEY ATTRIBUTES: Accountability: Holds self and the team accountable to commitments and timelines. Confronts problems directly and respectfully. Communicates progress, risks, and changes honestly and on time. Owns outcomes - good andbad. Customer Focus: Understands that engineering exists to deliver value to internal partners (Product, Agile, thebusiness) and to external customers using our products in the field. Builds with that purpose in mind every day. Team Culture: Creates an environment where people feel respected, trusted, and empowered to do their best work. Disagrees without disrespecting. Coaches rather than blames. Celebrates wins openly and tackles setbacks together. Execution Discipline: Pairs vision with shipping. Comfortable in both whiteboard architecture sessions and weeklydelivery standups. Sweats the details when it matters and trusts the team when it doesn't. Communication: Clear, concise, and candid. Translates technical complexity into business decisions. Listensbefore responding and seeks to understand before being understood. Ethics & Work Standards: Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards and promotes the same inothers. Treats every interaction - with internal teammates and external customers - with respect andprofessionalism. ABOUT ESG: Environmental Solutions Group stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, dedicated to transforming thewaste industry with eco-friendly equipment and technology solutions, all designed to improve the lives of our customers, and their communities.This Connected Collections ecosystem integrates advanced technology across our brands, including Heil refuse collection vehicles, Marathon Equipment compaction and recycling equipment, 3rd Eye technology solutions,Soft-Pak waste hauler software, Curotto-Can automated carry cans, Bayne lifting products, and Parts Central OEM parts.Driven by a mission of "Improving Lives," our best-in-class teams, innovative products, and advanced technologywork tirelessly to leave a lasting legacy of excellence and environmental stewardship, ensuring a greener, healthierplanet for generations to come. For more information, visit www.terexesg.com. The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision. Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. About Terex: Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles-including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles-alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders. For more information, please visitwww.terex.com. Additional Information: We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) atGlobaltalentacquisitions@terex.com. The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
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