AKVA group is the world's largest supplier of solutions and services to global aquaculture. Driven by passion, commitment and a deep understanding of the complexity in our industry, we can solve the most advanced challenges at sea and on land, and contribute in making aquaculture more sustainable. The will to pioneer a better future has been the driving force for AKVA group since the birth in Norway over 40 years ago. Today we are present in all the world's markets with offices in 11 countries.
AKVA Digital is the software business unit of AKVA group, delivering cloud-based SaaS products and digital services to aquaculture clients worldwide. Our mission is to enable sustainable and profitable aquaculture through innovative digital solutions. This is a leadership role for a customer-facing software company driving revenue growth and profitability through SaaS-based products.
Role Purpose: The CTO Digital will define and execute AKVA Digital’s technology vision, ensuring scalable SaaS architecture, operational excellence, and financial impact. This includes leading all software development, SaaS operations, and AI-driven innovation to deliver customer value and margin growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Technology Strategy: Own the execution and implementation of technical roadmap and align initiatives with business objectives and financial targets.
- Software Development Leadership: Lead engineering teams, coding standards, and delivery processes for efficiency and quality.
- SaaS Operations: Oversee DevOps, cloud operations, and service reliability.
- Financial Performance: Drive cost discipline and resource optimization to achieve EBIT and EBITDA targets.
- Architecture & Governance: Establish standards for scalability, security, and compliance.
- Innovation & Partnerships: Embed AI across products and processes; build strategic technology partnerships.
- Executive Leadership: Act as a key member of the Digital management team and represent AKVA Digital externally when required.
Product Portfolio
- AKVA fishtalk: Digital production control and planning system with full traceability from broodstock to harvest.
- AKVA connect: Automation and control platform integrating feeding systems and hardware for centralized farm operations.
- AKVA submerged: Automated biomass and health monitoring using underwater cameras and AI.
- AKVA observe: AI-powered precision farming and management to optimize feed conversion ratio (FCR).
Qualifications
- Proven track record as CTO or senior technology leader in SaaS or industrial tech.
- Expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and SaaS operations.
- Strong business acumen and ability to link technology to commercial outcomes.
- Experience with AI technologies and organizational transformation.
KPIs
- Delivery of technology roadmap milestones.
- SaaS reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- EBIT and EBITDA margin improvement.
- Time-to-market acceleration and AI adoption
Applications are processed on a rolling basis.