Head of Technology
_West-Coast Based Search Fund &amp; Private Equity Firm_
Location: Phoenix, AZ. In person (Covid-permitting), not remote.
Company &amp; Role: We are looking for an entrepreneurial Head of Technology to manage the ground-up systems design and buildout for a consumer subscription-based services business. We recently acquired the company, which sells a popular service to an already-sizeable base of monthly subscribers. The company is not a true startup, but the role requires a startup-minded technologist who can build scalable systems to support startup-like growth: 5-10x over the next 5-10 years. To unlock this growth, the Head of Tech will (1) first design and implement thoughtful, scalable systems - building on widely used platforms, and (2) over time, build teams and grow as a senior technology executive. The Head of Tech will report to CEO, present to the Board and PE owners, and have broad responsibilities spanning technology, operations, and strategy.
The Situation: An established, profitable, 15-person company sells a popular service to consumers (no physical product). Under previous owners, company made minimal investment in technology, which hindered growth. The team is eager to move from paper-based processes to higher-value activities, and the new owner is excited to implement modern systems. Technology need not be novel – this is a straightforward B2C business with a B2B sales component. We need not reinvent the wheel and prefer to adopt platforms popular with other modern DTC SaaS companies.
Candidate Profile: - First-time Head of Tech who grows into role; 4-8 years of experience with outstanding reviews and results - An exceptional technologist with substantial expertise building web-based DTC subscription businesses - An outstanding communicator and leader who builds world-class teams and inspires colleagues to deliver their best