Head of Technology

Cedar Pine•Northbrook, IL

7h•$225,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Pine is seeking a Head of Technology to serve as the firm’s senior technology leader and oversee the strategy, execution, and day-to-day management of the firm’s technology function. This role will lead an established IT function, oversee cybersecurity strategy and controls, and help shape the firm’s approach to AI and emerging technology. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, technically credible leader who is equally comfortable developing people, reviewing technical work, evaluating vendors, and presenting a clear technology roadmap to firm leaders. The Head of Technology will manage and develop a small, growing team, partner with firm leaders on business priorities, and ensure technology capabilities are scalable, secure, and aligned with Cedar Pine’s long-term objectives.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in technology roles, including at least five years in a leadership, strategic development and people management capacity.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop individuals across varying experience levels, with a leadership style that builds trust and brings out the best in others.
Hands-on software development experience, including production code contributions and proficiency in at least one modern web stack such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Node.js.
Practical knowledge of AI tools and LLM-based applications, with an ability to assess how these systems work, where they create value, and where they introduce risk.
Experience overseeing IT infrastructure, cloud environments, cybersecurity fundamentals, system reliability, and technology operations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and create practical documentation that teams will use.
Track record of managing technology budgets, vendor relationships, procurement processes, and cross-functional technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

Define, maintain, and communicate the firm’s technology roadmap in alignment with business priorities established by Cedar Pine’s leadership.
Own technology planning, budgeting, vendor relationships, and software and infrastructure procurement decisions.
Serve as the senior escalation point for technology matters across Cedar Pine and its affiliated entities.
Establish engineering standards, development practices, documentation expectations, and governance processes that support consistent, high-quality delivery.
Own and continuously improve Cedar Pine’s cybersecurity strategy, standards, policies, and controls across infrastructure, applications, data, identity, endpoints, and cloud environments.
Assess cybersecurity risk, prioritize remediation, and ensure vulnerabilities, access controls, incident response readiness, and business continuity considerations are addressed proactively.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to manage security operations, third-party technology risk, cyber insurance requirements, audits, and security-related due diligence.
Embed security, privacy, data governance, and operational risk requirements into the technology roadmap, AI adoption, software selection, infrastructure decisions, and day-to-day technology operations.
Develop and lead Cedar Pine’s enterprise-wide AI strategy by assessing internal needs, identifying opportunities to embed AI into workflows, and setting priorities for practical adoption across the firm.
Provide technical guidance and quality oversight for AI-enabled development, including LLM integrations, workflow automation, and agentic tools where appropriate.
Train and support employees in the effective, responsible use of AI, including maintaining ongoing education as AI capabilities, tools, and risks evolve.
Advise firm leadership on the AI and emerging technology landscape, including relevant opportunities, limitations, business value, and implementation risks.
Evaluate AI features introduced by existing platforms and third-party vendors before adoption, ensuring they meet Cedar Pine’s standards for security, privacy, and data governance.
Lead, coach, and develop the IT Manager through clear expectations, regular feedback, and a genuine investment in continued professional growth.
Support the IT Associate’s development in partnership with the IT Manager, reinforcing a cohesive and well-functioning IT team.
Foster a team culture grounded in clear communication, accountability, continuous improvement, intellectual curiosity, and pragmatic problem-solving.
Evaluate and make recommendations on technology stack, frameworks, tools, and third-party integrations for new and existing projects.
Maintain sufficient technical fluency to assess quality, identify risks, guide architectural tradeoffs, and make credible build-versus-buy decisions.

Benefits

Subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
Ancillary benefits such as Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, FSA plan, and 401(k) program
Paid time off, sick leave, holidays
Discretionary bonuses based on employee contributions, time-in-role, and company performance
Long-term bonus program designed to reward employees for time spent with the Firm
Daily onsite lunch stipend program
“Last mile” transportation coverage for those commuting via train
Gym membership reimbursement program
Education and Tuition reimbursement program to further our employee’s development in areas related to their role in the company
Regular onsite and offsite cultural events hosted throughout the year to provide opportunities for employee networking outside of office hours
A variety of charitable giving programs and opportunities to volunteer and give back on behalf of the firm