Chief technology officer Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

Purpose of the Position

The Company is an early-stage cybersecurity startup seeking a proven executive to lead its end-to-end technology organization as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The CTO will build and lead a globally distributed technology team and

work alongside world class peers in the Executive Leadership Team. Developing the product and

technology vision and roadmap and aligning it with the Company's progressive and innovative

business strategy, the CTO will be an inspiring leader who is responsible for developing a combination

of product, platform, and technology services that will drive revenue and value creation for the global

business. The CTO will have full oversight over product, engineering, enterprise architecture,

corporate systems, and technology infrastructure. Additionally, s / he will ultimately be in charge of

Research and Development (R&D) and should be well-versed in AI / ML, fostering a highly collaborative

relationship with the R&D leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Key organizational responsibilities for the Chief Technology Officer will include :

• Implement overall engineering strategy, technology, process, and human capital capable of

supporting scalable, functional, and reliable product offerings that increase the Company's

success.

impact and growth.

business requirements as set forth by the Executive Leadership Team.

fostering collaboration, the R&D team will report directly to this person, ensuring alignment with

strategic goals.

medium at the speed of design and creativity.

extra-ordinary product and competitive market advantages.

vendor relationships, system support and infrastructure.

initiatives. Prioritize and allocate the necessary human, technological and financial resources

necessary to complete approved projects and to improve overall efficiencies in technology

delivery and operations.

ensuring partnerships are aligned with our strategic operational and financial objectives.

Work closely with other technical leaders to implement appropriate policies and procedures to

ensure system and regulatory compliance, IT security, and the effective utilization of technology

resources by employees.

changes to ensure that the Company remains in a leading position with its competitors.

organization; recruit and retain top technical talent; define a world-class engineering culture of fun

and high energy where engineers can do the best work.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a broad technical background, but more importantly will be a strong

leader with the ability to articulate and drive a proactive engineering and product vision for the

organization. The Chief Technology Officer will have a proven ability to influence and lead

engagement and best practice implementation across various functions, with a particular focus on

R&D, product management, and operations. Experience in AI and ML from both

engineering and product perspectives is essential.

Prospective candidates will have demonstrated leadership in providing strategic guidance throughout

an organization and a track record of delivering quantifiable results. Importantly, the CTO will have

demonstrated the ability to quickly assess and correctly act upon current and future consumer and

industry trends. Experience in a B2B SaaS company is optimal, as is experience with advanced

technology, cybersecurity, FinTech and AI-driven products. Experience in international markets,

including launching new business operations, would be ideal.

Stylistically, the CTO must be entrepreneurial and results-driven, as well as be a collaborative leader

who is willing to roll up their sleeves in order to design and drive strategic initiatives. S / he must build

effective relationships through collaboration, influence, and domain expertise.

Experience and Professional Qualifications

Additional professional qualifications will include, but not be limited to, the following :

demonstrated ability to effectively lead a technology organization and operate strategically and

proactively at the intersection of business and technology.

direction, and coaching.

sustainable and help to achieve competitive advantage.

systems, and systems in multi-platform environments.

of relevant scale.

level of business and financial acumen.

presentation skills.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.