Chief Product & Technology Officer

Safeguard Global

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) is a strategic and operational executive responsible for defining and delivering Safeguard Global’s end-to-end product and technology vision. This role unifies Product Management, Software Engineering, and IT under a single leadership structure to accelerate innovation, strengthen platform scalability, and enhance customer and employee experience. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CPTO will partner closely with the CEO and peers to drive business growth, product differentiation, and operational excellence across a globally distributed workforce. The role is instrumental in advancing Safeguard Global’s position as a market leader in global workforce enablement through modern, scalable, and secure technology solutions.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across Engineering and Product management, including executive-level roles.
• Proven track record leading end-to-end SaaS/platform organizations at global scale.
• Experience overseeing both customer-facing products and internal IT functions.
• Strong understanding of global workforce, HR tech, payroll, or adjacent enterprise software ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success driving digital transformation and platform modernization.
• Experience managing distributed, multi-region teams and complex regulatory environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in EOR, global payroll, or workforce management solutions.
• Background in integrating acquisitions or scaling through high-growth phases.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements across EU, APAC, and Americas.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year product strategy and roadmap aligned to company growth objectives and market opportunities.
• Lead development of differentiated, scalable solutions across global payroll, EOR, workforce management, and HR services.
• Drive customer-centric product design, leveraging data, insights, and client feedback to prioritize investments.
• Establish clear product governance, lifecycle management, and commercialization strategies.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure strong product-market fit and competitive positioning.
• Lead global engineering teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software platforms.
• Drive adoption of modern architecture (e.g., cloud-native, API-first, microservices) to support global scale and integrations.
• Establish best practices in Agile/DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering excellence.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and uptime of core platforms supporting 56+ countries.
• Oversee technical due diligence and integration for potential partnerships, acquisitions, and ecosystem expansion.
• Oversee internal IT strategy, ensuring systems enable productivity, scalability, and a seamless employee experience.
• Lead enterprise systems including HRIS, finance platforms, and collaboration tools.
• Ensure strong cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance posture across all geographies.
• Drive operational efficiency through technology automation and infrastructure optimization.
• Define a data strategy to enhance decision-making, product capabilities, and client insights.
• Advance use of AI/automation within products and internal operations.
• Establish data governance frameworks ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accessibility.
• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives to modernize legacy systems and processes.
• Build scalable operating models for product and engineering aligned to company growth.
• Drive cost discipline and ROI-focused investment decisions across technology spend.
• Build, lead, and inspire high-performing global teams across Product, Engineering, and IT.
• Develop succession plans and leadership bench strength.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on technology trends, risks, and investment priorities.
• Present product and technology strategy, roadmaps, and performance metrics at Board level.
• Act as an external thought leader representing Safeguard Global with clients, partners, and industry forums.

Benefits

• Autonomy & Flexibility (Work in Any Way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include school runs and gym breaks in your schedule all while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Bonding Leave: Enjoy paid leave to bond with your new family member.
• 2 Charitable Days: Contribute to causes you believe in.
• Reward & Recognition Program: Be rewarded for your success and championing our values.
• Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.
• Coworking Space: Need to meet with a client, utilize admin services or just get out of the house? We’ve got you covered with flexible workspace options based on location.
• International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.
• Our Culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.
• Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed