OpenHW Group CEO Job Description
With Rick’s retirement announcement,
we’re looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer to develop, oversee
and control all strategic and business aspects of the non-profit corporation.
Reporting to the OpenHW Board of Directors, you will be the first in command in
the company and responsible for creating a vision for success as well as giving
the proper strategic direction to OpenHW staff and member organizations.
To thrive as a CEO you must be a prudent manager and an inspiring leader. The
ideal candidate will have a business mindset and technical knowledge of the
semiconductor landscape, SoC & IP development process with specific RISC-V
processor knowledge a definite asset.
CEO responsibilities include:
- Developing high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their
alignment with short-term and long-term objectives
- Leading and motivating OpenHW staff, Technical, Marketing, Asia & European
Working Groups to advance overall engagement and to develop a high
performing managerial team
- Overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the
desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission
- Make high-quality strategic decisions to drive overall membership growth,
revenue growth and open-source IP adoption
- Enforce adherence to open-source legal guidelines and in-house policies to
maintain the OpenHW Group’s non-profit legality and business ethics
- Review financial and non-financial reports to ensure quarterly and annual
filings
- Build trust relations with key OpenHW members, partners and stakeholders
- Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and key target segments of the
company
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as CEO or in other managerial position
- Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management
principles
- Experience with diverse business functions such as engineering, marketing,
finance etc
- In-depth knowledge of open-source corporate governance and general
management best practices
- Strong understanding of intellectual property rights, open-source licensing,
contracts, and agreements.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership
skills
- Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills with frequent travel /
presentations at industry events.
- Masters in Computer / Electrical Engineering and Masters in Business
Administration or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience managing global teams
