What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Technology Officer position at Korn Ferry Executive Search?
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.
