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
Contact us here at info@openhwgroup.org if you have interest in the OpenHW CEO role.