Technical senior leadership is not the same as general-purpose senior leadership. Naturally, their duties differ.
Roles technical senior leadership can play:
- Research and development. A leader is focused on experimentation and research.
- Technology strategy/ visionary. A leader thinks about how technology can be used to grow a business. Also, leaders need to predict how technological evolution can impact the company.
- Organization. A leader takes care of the organizational structure, making sure projects are appropriately staffed.
- Execution. A leader makes sure the work gets done. He helps with planning, prioritization, and coordination.
- Face of technology. A leader attends client meetings to encourage the use of their product.