Chief Product / Technology Officer

Ledgent Technology; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dallas is seeking a Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) to spearhead their product and engineering strategy. This executive role requires a visionary leader with extensive experience in SaaS, AI/ML, and product management. The CPTO will drive innovation, oversee technology operations, and ensure alignment with business goals, making a significant impact on the company's growth and success.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Equity participation

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product and technology roles, ideally with C-suite experience.
• Proven success in PE-backed environments.
• Expertise in SaaS product development and AI/ML applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and innovation aligned with business goals.
• Oversee engineering function ensuring delivery excellence.
• Engage with Board and Private Equity stakeholders on product KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

AI/ML

Education

C-suite experience

Tools

SaaS

DevOps

Data Analytics

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) to lead the product and engineering strategy for our client in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success within Private Equity portfolio companies, bringing deep expertise in SaaS, data analytics/reporting, platform development, DevOps, and AI/ML-driven productivity tools. This position is direct hire with our client.

This is a high-impact executive role that blends strategic leadership with technical depth and product vision. You will oversee product management, engineering, data, and technology operations, ensuring our solutions scale, differentiate, and deliver measurable customer value.

Product Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product strategy, aligning with overall business goals and Private Equity value creation plans.
• Drive product innovation and roadmap execution across SaaS/AI offerings with a strong focus on scalability, usability, and analytics.
• Drive Product Management and Product Marketing functions to strongly align with the business case and market positioning.
• Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to translate customer needs into differentiated product capabilities.
• Champion a data-driven culture, guiding the evolution of BI, reporting, and analytics platforms that enable internal and customer insights.
• Leverage AI/ML for product development and customer experience enhancement.
• Engage with the Board and Private Equity stakeholders on product KPIs, roadmap health, and strategic growth initiatives.

Technology Responsibilities

• Lead the technology strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and platform growth objectives.
• Oversee the engineering function, ensuring delivery excellence, code quality, DevOps maturity, and agile velocity.
• Leverage AI/ML to enhance engineering productivity, including code generation and automation.
• Build and scale a high-performing global team, including offshore development partners, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
• Engage with the Board and Private Equity stakeholders on tech KPIs and platform risk.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in product and technology roles, ideally with C-suite or CPTO experience.
• Proven success in PE-backed environments; understands the urgency, accountability, and value-creation models expected.
• Deep expertise in SaaS product development, platform engineering, DevOps, and data/analytics architecture.
• Strong grasp of AI/ML applications in product and engineering - from intelligent features to coding copilots.
• Track record of building and leading offshore engineering teams and managing hybrid global product organizations.
• Strong communicator and executive presence; able to inspire internal teams and instill confidence in investors and partners.
• Nice to Have: Experience in healthcare technology, especially with EHR integration, Contact Centers, and Patient Self-Service platforms.

What We Offer:

• A leadership role in a high-growth PE-backed company with significant upside potential
• Collaborative executive team and mission-driven culture
• Opportunity to build a category-defining platform with cutting-edge technologies
• Competitive compensation, equity participation, and performance incentives
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Chief Product / Technology Officer

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) to lead our product and engineering strategy as we enter our next phase of growth. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success within Private Equity portfolio companies, bringing deep expertise in SaaS, data analytics/reporting, platform development, DevOps, and AI/ML-driven productivity tools.

This is a high-impact executive role that blends strategic leadership with technical depth and product vision. You will oversee product management, engineering, data, and technology operations, ensuring our solutions scale, differentiate, and deliver measurable customer value.

Product Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end product strategy, aligning with overall business goals and Private Equity value creation plans.
* Drive product innovation and roadmap execution across SaaS/AI offerings with a strong focus on scalability, usability, and analytics.
* Drive Product Management and Product Marketing functions to strongly align with the business case and market positioning.
* Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to translate customer needs into differentiated product capabilities.
* Champion a data-driven culture, guiding the evolution of BI, reporting, and analytics platforms that enable internal and customer insights.
* Leverage AI/ML for product development and customer experience enhancement.
* Engage with the Board and Private Equity stakeholders on product KPIs, roadmap health, and strategic growth initiatives.
Technology Responsibilities
* Lead the technology strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and platform growth objectives.
* Oversee the engineering function, ensuring delivery excellence, code quality, DevOps maturity, and agile velocity.
* Leverage AI/ML to enhance engineering productivity, including code generation and automation.
* Build and scale a high-performing global team, including offshore development partners, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
* Engage with the Board and Private Equity stakeholders on tech KPIs and platform risk.
Qualifications:
* 10+ years of progressive leadership in product and technology roles, ideally with C-suite or CPTO experience.
* Proven success in PE-backed environments; understands the urgency, accountability, and value-creation models expected.
* Deep expertise in SaaS product development, platform engineering, DevOps, and data/analytics architecture.
* Strong grasp of AI/ML applications in product and engineering - from intelligent features to coding copilots.
* Track record of building and leading offshore engineering teams and managing hybrid global product organizations.
* Strong communicator and executive presence; able to inspire internal teams and instill confidence in investors and partners.
* Nice to Have: Experience in healthcare technology, especially with EHR integration, Contact Centers, and Patient Self-Service platforms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.