Chief Product and Technology Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a long-term product strategy and roadmap that aligns with the company's growth objectives and market opportunities.

• Lead the creation of innovative, scalable solutions across global payroll, EOR, workforce management, and HR services.

• Foster a customer-focused product design approach utilizing data, insights, and client feedback.

• Establish frameworks for product governance, lifecycle management, and commercialization strategies.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure product-market fit and competitive positioning.

• Direct global engineering teams in delivering secure, scalable software platforms.

• Promote the adoption of cloud-native, API-first, and microservices architectures.

• Implement Agile/DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering excellence practices.

• Ensure the reliability, performance, and uptime of platforms serving over 56 countries.

• Oversee technical due diligence and integration for partnerships, acquisitions, and ecosystem growth.

• Direct internal IT strategy and enterprise systems, including HRIS, finance platforms, and collaboration tools.

• Guarantee cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance across various regions.

• Define the data strategy and enhance AI/automation within products and internal operations.

• Lead transformation initiatives to modernize outdated systems and processes.

• Construct scalable operating models while promoting cost discipline and ROI-focused technology investments.

• Build and manage global Product, Engineering, and IT teams.

• Develop succession plans and strengthen leadership capabilities.

• Advise the CEO and Board on technology trends, risks, and investment priorities.

• Present product and technology strategy, roadmaps, and performance metrics to the Board.

• Represent Safeguard Global at client meetings, partner interactions, and industry forums.

⛳️ Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Engineering and Product management, including roles at the executive level.

• Established history of leading end-to-end SaaS/platform organizations on a global scale.

• Experience supervising both customer-facing products and internal IT operations.

• Strong knowledge of global workforce, HR technology, payroll, or related enterprise software ecosystems.

• Proven success in driving digital transformation and modernizing platforms.

• Experience managing distributed, multi-regional teams and navigating complex regulatory environments.

• Preferred experience in EOR, global payroll, or workforce management solutions.

• Background in integrating acquisitions or scaling during rapid growth phases.

• Familiarity with compliance requirements across the EU, APAC, and Americas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first approach, allowing for flexibility to incorporate school runs and gym breaks into your schedule.

• Paid leave to bond with your new family member.

• 2 charitable days per year.

• Reward & Recognition Program.

• Annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.

• Flexible workspace options available based on location.

• International work environment fostering collaboration across the globe.

• Access to two learning platforms for ongoing professional development.