Chief Technology Officer

ProductPlan•Denver, CO

2d•Remote

About The Position

ProductPlan is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead engineering and AI innovation at a pivotal moment in our history. After more than a decade setting the standard for enterprise roadmapping, we acquired Winware.ai in 2026 and launched our Product Intelligence Platform, uniting AI-native customer and market intelligence with strategic roadmapping. This is a hands-on, outcomes-driven leadership role, perfect for a senior technical leader (Director or VP level) ready to step into a C-level position. You will shape the technology vision for a platform at the forefront of AI-powered product strategy, drive results, and inspire our team to perform at their best. We prefer candidates based in the New York/New Jersey area or Denver, Colorado, though this role is open to remote candidates across the United States.

Requirements

Senior technical leader experience, such as Director or VP of Engineering, with a track record of scaling teams, systems, or products.
Significant experience in an entrepreneurial environment such as startups, high-growth companies, or founder-led teams.
Ability to define and execute technology strategy that leverages AI and other tools to create business advantage; hands-on experience with AI/ML systems in production is a strong plus.
Creative problem-solver who uses technology to disrupt markets and tackle complex challenges.
Experience leading and inspiring small teams, fostering accountability, innovation, and high performance.
Strong communicator who can translate technical strategy into business impact for customers, the board, and a distributed team.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with AI/ML systems in production

Responsibilities

Own the technology vision and strategy, bringing concrete solutions and the urgency to execute on them.
Make sound architectural and product decisions that balance speed, scalability, and business impact.
Stay hands-on, diving into technical problems directly and keeping a close connection to the work the team is doing.
Lead and mentor a small, high-performing engineering team, building a culture of ownership and accountability.
Identify opportunities to leverage technology creatively to disrupt the market and solve complex problems.
Collaborate closely with leadership to align technical initiatives with strategic business goals.
Hold a high bar for technical quality, problem-solving, and accountability across the team.
Work effectively across a globally distributed engineering team, maintaining alignment and momentum across time zones.