Chief Technology Officer

Overview

In this role you will define and lead the technology strategy for a high-potential AI and digital venture platform. You will shape the architecture, roadmap and MVP-driven product development to scale innovative solutions. You will build and guide cross-functional tech teams and partner with founders and investors to create technology-led value. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role at the intersection of AI, software and business growth, offering high visibility and impact within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• entrepreneurial culture
• exposure to founders and investors
• senior stakeholder engagement
• dynamic, fast-moving environment

Responsabilità

• Define the overall technology vision, roadmap and architecture for the platform and portfolio initiatives
• Lead the development of software products, AI-enabled solutions and digital platforms from concept to deployment
• Translate business opportunities into concrete technology roadmaps
• Oversee MVPs, prototypes and scalable products ensuring quality, security, reliability and speed
• Build and lead internal and external technology teams and partnerships
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, tools and vendors to support scalability
• Ensure governance in cybersecurity, data management, privacy, infrastructure and development standards
• Support technical due diligence and make-or-buy decisions for new initiatives or investments
• Collaborate with founders, investment professionals and external partners to identify technology-driven value opportunities
• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, execution and continuous improvement
• Represent the technology vision to investors and stakeholders

Requisiti fondamentali

• Significant experience in technology leadership roles (CTO, Head of Engineering, VP Engineering or similar)
• Strong background in software engineering, digital product development and scalable architecture
• Proven experience building or scaling software products, platforms or AI-driven solutions
• Solid understanding of AI, generative AI, data architecture and business applications
• Experience in high-growth, entrepreneurial or investment-backed environments
• Ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on execution in early-stage contexts
• Strong leadership with experience managing internal teams and external partners
• Excellent ability to translate complex tech topics into business implications
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ownership
• Fluency in English and Italian
• leadership
• strategic thinking
• clear communication
• software engineering
• digital product development
• scalable technology architecture