Chief Technology Officer

East 57th Street Partners; United States; Hybrid; USD 325,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Equity participation potential

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy and digital transformation. This role involves defining the technology roadmap, leading various tech functions, and collaborating closely with executive leadership. The ideal candidate has proven success in scaling tech systems in high-growth environments. Compensation includes a base salary of $325,000 – $375,000, with additional performance-based incentives and equity participation potential.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a CTO or senior technology leader in a high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated experience scaling systems and teams during rapid growth.
• Strong ability to align technology initiatives with financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead all technology functions including software engineering, product development.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership in technology

Scaling systems and platforms

Cloud infrastructure expertise

Business acumen

M&A technology integration experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Our client is a highly respected private equity firm seeking to appoint a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technology strategy and digital transformation for one of their portfolio companies. This role is central to scaling platforms, enhancing customer experience, and supporting the company’s aggressive growth strategy across the hospitality and services sector.

Position Overview

The Chief Technology Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for setting the company’s technology vision, scaling platforms, and ensuring technology initiatives drive measurable business outcomes. The CTO will partner closely with the CEO, board, and private equity sponsor to align technology investments with strategic priorities, enhance infrastructure, and lead digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s technology roadmap in alignment with business and operational objectives.
• Lead all technology functions, including software engineering, product development, data platforms, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.
• Drive digital innovation across customer-facing platforms and back-office systems.
• Build and scale a high-performing, agile technology team while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Oversee systems architecture, implementation, and cloud strategy to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and commercial leadership to align technology initiatives with company performance goals.
• Manage relationships with external technology vendors and strategic partners.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular updates to the CEO, board, and private equity sponsors on technology initiatives, risks, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a CTO or senior technology leader in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated experience scaling systems, platforms, and teams during periods of rapid growth or transformation.
• Expertise in modern technology stacks, enterprise/SaaS systems, cloud infrastructure, and data architecture.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to tie technology initiatives to financial outcomes and value creation.
• Experience with M&A technology integration, system upgrades, or digital transformation highly valued.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Traits

• Strategic and analytical mindset with a hands-on, execution-oriented leadership style.
• Passion for innovation and measurable business impact.
• Excellent communicator, team builder, and collaborator across functions.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, performance-driven environments with complex operational needs.
• Base Salary: $325,000 – $375,000, commensurate with experience.
• Incentives: Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Equity participation potential.
• Retirement plan options.

Compensation and Employment Details

• Location: Southeast U.S. (Preference for Atlanta, Tampa, or Charlotte; Remote with 50–65% travel considered for the right candidate)
• Client: Prominent Private Equity Firm
• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology and Administrative
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals