Vice President of Technology Development
Role Description The Vice President of Technology Development is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for defining and executing the organization’s technology vision and roadmap. This role oversees end-to-end technology development activities, including research and development initiatives, product and platform evolution, and alignment of IT strategy with business objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, prioritizing and managing programs and projects, setting technical standards, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality technology solutions. The role collaborates closely with executive leadership, product, operations, and other stakeholders to support innovation, risk management, scalability, and performance across the technology portfolio. This position also drives continuous improvement, evaluates emerging technologies, and builds processes and structures that enable efficient, secure, and compliant technology operations.
Qualifications
Strong background in Research and Development (R&D) with experience driving innovation, evaluating emerging technologies, and translating concepts into viable solutions. Demonstrated expertise in Program Management and Project Management, including leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and delivering outcomes on time and within scope. Proven ability to develop and execute IT Strategy that aligns technology investments with business goals, scalability needs, and security requirements. Extensive experience in Product Development, guiding the lifecycle from ideation through launch, and optimizing products based on user feedback and performance metrics. Leadership experience managing distributed or remote technology teams, with strong skills in coaching, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration. Hands-on familiarity with modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure, integration architectures, and data-driven decision-making. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels and present complex information clearly. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree or equivalent leadership experience is highly beneficial. Experience in highly regulated or security-sensitive environments is a plus, including knowledge of compliance, risk management, and governance frameworks.