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# Chief Technology Officer with a Global SaaS Leader – New York, NY


Role Overview for Chief Technology Officer with a Global SaaS Leader – New York, NY
JRG Partners is proud to partner exclusively with a globally recognized, market-leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider in their search for a transformative Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Based in their dynamic headquarters in New York, NY, this is a career-defining opportunity to steer the technological direction of a company that empowers thousands of businesses worldwide. Our client is at the forefront of their industry, renowned for innovation, customer-centricity, and a culture of excellence. They are seeking a visionary technology executive who can not only manage a complex, global engineering organization but also serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and the executive team, driving the company into its next phase of exponential growth.
As the CTO, you will be the ultimate owner of the company’s technology vision, strategy, and execution. You will inherit and be responsible for scaling a talented, globally distributed team of engineers, architects, and data scientists. Your mandate will be to foster a culture of high performance, continuous innovation, and engineering excellence. You will be tasked with architecting a scalable, secure, and resilient platform that can support a rapidly growing user base and an expanding product portfolio. This role requires a leader who is deeply technical yet possesses exceptional business acumen, capable of translating complex technological concepts into strategic business advantages. You will be a key voice in shaping the company’s future, ensuring that its technology stack and product roadmap are not just current, but truly pioneering. This position demands a leader who can inspire teams, challenge the status quo, and deliver world-class software products that delight customers and dominate the market. You will be responsible for the entire technology budget, vendor relationships, and ensuring a significant return on investment for all technology initiatives. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for building great products and high-performing teams, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.
Key Responsibilities of Chief Technology Officer with a Global SaaS Leader – New York, NY
The Chief Technology Officer will have a broad and impactful set of responsibilities, encompassing strategic leadership, team development, and hands-on technical oversight. Success in this role will be measured by the successful delivery of the product roadmap, the stability and scalability of the platform, the health and productivity of the engineering organization, and the overall contribution of technology to the company’s strategic goals.
Technology Vision and Strategic Roadmap
Develop and articulate a clear, compelling long-term technology vision and strategy that aligns with and drives the overall business objectives. Collaborate with the CEO, Chief Product Officer, and other executives to define the product and technology roadmap. Champion research and development initiatives, exploring emerging technologies like AI/ML, big data, and blockchain to create new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
Leadership and Team Scaling
Lead, mentor, and inspire a global organization of software engineers, QA, DevOps, SREs, and data scientists. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Implement best practices for talent acquisition, professional development, and performance management to build a world-class engineering team. Scale the organization effectively to meet the demands of rapid business growth.
Product Development and Agile Delivery
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) from ideation to deployment and maintenance. Champion agile and lean methodologies to ensure the rapid, predictable, and high-quality delivery of new features and products. Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering productivity, quality, and delivery cadence.
Platform Architecture and Infrastructure
Own the architectural vision for the company’s SaaS platform. Ensure the infrastructure is scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective. Drive the cloud strategy (AWS, Azure, GCP) and lead the DevOps and SRE functions to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance. Make critical decisions regarding technology stacks, tools, and architectural patterns, such as microservices and serverless computing.
Security, Compliance, and Data Governance
Act as the primary champion for cybersecurity across the organization. Establish and enforce robust security policies, controls, and best practices to protect company and customer data. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA). Oversee data governance and privacy initiatives.
Financial Management and Vendor Relations
Develop and manage the annual technology budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support strategic initiatives. Provide transparent reporting on technology spending, ROI, and performance. Manage relationships with key technology vendors and partners, negotiating contracts to ensure favorable terms and value for the company.
Executive Partnership and Communication
Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing expert counsel on all technology-related matters. Effectively communicate the technology strategy, risks, and opportunities to the executive team, Board of Directors, investors, and other stakeholders. Represent the company’s technology leadership at industry events, conferences, and with key clients.
Requirements for the Chief Technology Officer with a Global SaaS Leader – New York, NY
The ideal candidate is a seasoned technology leader with a proven track record of scaling engineering organizations and delivering innovative products in a high-growth SaaS environment. You must possess a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and inspirational leadership.
Executive Experience
A minimum of 15+ years of experience in software development, with at least 7-10 years in a senior technology leadership role (e.g., CTO, VP of Engineering, Head of Technology) for a reputable B2B SaaS company.
Proven Scaling Expertise
Demonstrated success in scaling an engineering organization through a significant growth phase (e.g., from 50 to 200+ engineers). Experience managing globally distributed teams is highly preferred.
SaaS Domain Mastery
Deep, hands-on experience in a multi-tenant, cloud-native SaaS environment is mandatory. You must understand the unique architectural, operational, and business challenges of delivering enterprise-grade SaaS solutions.
Technical Acumen
An expert-level understanding of modern cloud architectures, including microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless technologies. Strong familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps culture, and site reliability engineering (SRE) principles. Experience with data engineering, analytics, and implementing AI/ML models into products is a significant plus.
Inspirational Leadership
Exceptional leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent. You must be able to create an environment where engineers feel empowered and can do their best work.
Business and Strategic Mindset
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology investments to business outcomes and revenue growth. Experience managing significant budgets, performing build-vs-buy analysis, and contributing to M&A due diligence.
Educational Background
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is required. An MBA or other advanced business degree is highly desirable.
Location
The ability to work in a hybrid model from our client’s headquarters in New York, NY is required.
Benefits & Perks Offered
Our client believes in investing in their people and offers a comprehensive and competitive executive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. This includes:
Executive Compensation
A highly competitive base salary, a significant performance-based annual bonus, and a substantial equity package (stock options or RSUs) that provides a meaningful stake in the company’s success.
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents, with a significant portion of the premiums covered by the company.
Retirement Planning
A 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matching contribution to help you save for the future.
Generous Paid Time Off
A flexible and generous paid time off (PTO) policy, in addition to company-paid holidays, to ensure you have ample time to rest and recharge.
Professional Growth
A dedicated budget for professional development, including conferences, executive coaching, certifications, and continuing education.
Wellness and Commuter Benefits
A wellness stipend, gym membership reimbursement, and pre-tax commuter benefits to support your health and daily commute.
Relocation Support
A comprehensive relocation package is available for exceptional candidates who are not currently based in the New York metropolitan area.
How to Apply
JRG Partners is the exclusive recruitment partner for this confidential Chief Technology Officer search. To be considered for this pivotal leadership role, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience in scaling SaaS engineering organizations and your vision for technology leadership. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. We encourage you to apply promptly as we are actively reviewing candidates. For more information on our expertise in placing top-tier technology leaders, please visit our Technology Executives practice area page. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can make a lasting impact on a global SaaS leader.