Chief Technology Officer

Ref: NU-19547NU Advisory Partners has been retained to lead the search for a Chief Technology Officer for a private capital-backed company entering its next phase of growth. This leader will own technology broadly, including engineering, product, security, and data, and will report to the President.About NU Advisory PartnersNU Advisory Partners is an AI-native executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior executive, operating, and board roles, with deep expertise in private capital-backed environments.We're breaking the mold in an industry that hasn't changed in decades, pairing a top-tier team with tech, data, and AI to make search smarter, faster, and built for how businesses move today. The result? A better experience for clients, candidates, and ourselves. With 2,000+ searches and deep industry expertise, we deliver high-touch service and leadership talent that drives long-term value.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of the systems and infrastructure that the business runs onSet the direction for an expanding AI investment program, turning new capabilities into real product and business valueTake ownership of security posture and risk tradeoffs across the technology stack as the business continues to growHire and keep technical leaders who can operate at the speed and scale the business has grown intoAct as a go-to technology voice for the President and the rest of the executive teamClose the gap between what the technology team invests in and the business outcomes it's meant to driveAbsorb the technology left behind by a steady stream of acquisitions, cleaning up inherited systems and unresolved technical debt as they come inCombine deep technical range with the instincts of a business leader, someone who owns outcomes for the company, not just the codebaseBuild credibility with private capital investors, staying comfortable with the rhythms of board reporting and governanceQualifications & ExperienceYou need to be in Miami/Fort Lauderdale or Boston.A track record leading technology as CTO or Head of Technology inside a fast-growing company, with ownership spanning engineering, product, data, and securityYou’ve led a team of 150+ product and engineering.Technology industry experience is preferred, though what matters most is a background steeped in data-heavy productsCurrent, hands-on fluency in AI/ML and modern engineering practices, credible enough to debate architecture and technical tradeoffs directly, not just at a strategic levelHas worked hands-on with messy, large-scale data, whether that's cleaning, standardizing, or matching records across many disconnected sourcesHas built and scaled a technology organization from the ground up, including hiring and growing senior leaders underneathComfortable in environments with frequent M&A activity and the technical integration work that comes along with itComfortable operating alongside private equity or growth investors, including the reporting rhythms and oversight that come with that kind of ownershipSees technology investment through a business lens, and can clearly explain the ROI case to non-technical stakeholdersSelf-directed, biased toward action, and equally comfortable setting the strategic direction and rolling up their sleeves to execute it10+ years of senior technology leadership experience in a complex, fast-growing operating environmentHow to Apply:Submit your resumeOur team will review your applicationIf your experience aligns with the role, we'll reach out to discuss the opportunity furtherEven if this role isn't the perfect match, we'll add you to our talent network for future opportunitiesAt NU Advisory Partners, we're committed to identifying and placing exceptional leaders in roles where they can drive meaningful impact. If your background aligns with this opportunity, we invite you to apply.