AI-Forward CTO: Strategy, Product & Tech Leadership

Management Controls Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Controls Inc in Houston, TX seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy across product management, design, engineering and infrastructure. The CTO sits on the Executive Leadership team and directs AI-enabled development in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities include shaping the product vision, directing multi-disciplinary teams, managing budgets, and partnering with Sales and Customer Success to drive revenue.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 15+ years of operational experience in contract and technology sectors
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to inspire trust and drive teams
• Experience operating an AI-enabled SDLC with AI coding assistants and QA tooling
• Familiarity with SAP ERP integrations, OAuth/OIDC, and cloud-native integration (Azure preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft tech stack: C#, .NET, Angular, Kubernetes, Azure-native infra; Elastic and Power BI for analytics
• Strong English communications, both written and spoken
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
• Experience translating product requirements into user stories using AI-assisted development tools

Responsibilities

• Formulate technology strategy and product vision aligned with corporate strategy
• Lead transformation of ideas into market-ready solutions considering financials, marketing needs, and business objectives
• Manage day-to-day technology execution across Product Management, Design, QA, Engineering, and Infrastructure
• Oversee direct reports with mentorship and accountability
• Champion MCi products and collaborate with Marketing for positioning and go-to-market
• Ensure product design, maintenance, and improvements meet customer needs and revenue goals
• Conduct research into future product direction, gaps, differentiation, and execution strategies
• Develop and manage the department budget and allocate resources
• Support Sales and Customer Success teams and leverage AI-driven insights

Job description

Management Controls Inc in Houston, TX seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy across product management, design, engineering and infrastructure. The CTO sits on the Executive Leadership team and directs AI-enabled development in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities include shaping the product vision, directing multi-disciplinary teams, managing budgets, and partnering with Sales and Customer Success to drive revenue.