Senior Director Strategic Programs (Chief of Staff to CTO)

Aptean • Alpharetta, GA

56d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Director or Senior Director, Strategic Programs (Chief of Staff to the CTO) to join our Product & Technology organization in the Atlanta, GA area. The position is full-time, hybrid, and pivotal to how we execute our technology strategy. Aptean is transforming how industries operate. Our purpose-built software solutions help over 10,000 organizations across 80 countries streamline operations, accelerate innovation, and deliver better outcomes. In a world of generic enterprise technology, Aptean provides targeted solutions that solve real business challenges - and this role is at the heart of making that happen within our Product & Technology teams. The Sr. Director/Director, Strategic Programs (Chief of Staff to the CTO) turns strategy into execution. This person drives operational alignment, clears roadblocks, and ensures the CTO's priorities translate into measurable outcomes across Product, R&D, CloudOps, and Security. You'll partner directly with senior technology and business leaders to deliver cross-functional programs that advance innovation, scalability, and operational excellence. The right person brings a blend of program leadership, technical fluency, and executive presence - someone who can run the machine and tell the story behind it.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in SaaS, software, or product engineering organizations.
• 7+ years leading cross-functional or transformation programs in Product & Technology environments.
• Based in or able to regularly work from the greater Atlanta area (Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, etc.).
• Deep understanding of R&D, CloudOps, and Security operations.
• Proven success running executive-level initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator; strong executive presence and storytelling ability.
• Skilled in Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools; fluent in cloud cost, delivery, and quality metrics.
• Low-ego, high-urgency, and trusted to operate at the highest level of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Translate CTO priorities into actionable workstreams with owners, milestones, and outcomes.
• Drive the operating rhythm for the Product & Technology org - staff meetings, QBRs, and board prep.
• Lead high-impact initiatives such as AI adoption, platform modernization, and cloud transformation.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Security, Cloud, and Support to ensure execution and alignment.
• Monitor progress across key programs, escalating risks and removing blockers.
• Build executive-ready communications, reports, and decision materials for the CTO, CEO, and Board.
• Partner with HR and Finance on organizational design, resourcing, and hiring priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor and extension of the CTO's leadership voice.

Benefits

• Aptean offers competitive pay and robust benefits, along with the opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, flexible, and collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees