Job Description
The Job
As Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will define and drive Omnidian’s technology vision, strategy and execution during an exciting and pivotal phase of innovation and scale – both within the company and industry. Reporting to both the President and CEO roles (two different leaders), you will lead Engineering, Data Science, Data Management and Security and be a member of the Senior Executive Leadership Team. You are responsible for developing and executing a cross-functional technology strategy, including capability development, data science, enterprise architecture, AI and automation initiatives, and Agile delivery practices. You’ll partner closely with Product Management, Operations, and Go-to-Market functions to deliver forward-looking, scalable solutions that fuel Omnidian’s growth and impact. This role is both strategic and hands-on, ideal for a tech leader who thrives in high-growth environments and communicates clearly across every layer of the business.
Preference for Seattle but open to candidates who can relocate or travel to Seattle.
What You'll Do
- At Omnidian we believe in trust and autonomy. How you create an impact is ultimately up to you. Here is an outline of some of the things you’ll be doing:
Technology vision, strategy and leadership (40%)
- Build and grow Omnidian’s long-term technical vision, aligned to business goals and market opportunities
- Evolve and transform software capabilities and the development process to drive towards a technology-first approach while being nimble to evolving market needs
- Leverage the vast amount of client and performance data to improve the client experience with key insights, and to help position Omnidian as the clear market leader in performance management and assurance
- Own the technology AI and ML strategy and aggressively and thoughtfully guide integration of automation, data, and AI/ML into products and operations
- Lead enterprise and data architecture decisions to support scalability, security, and speed
- Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies – both in general technology and within the industry – and assess their potential impact and application
- Champion modern Agile methodologies that enable rapid iteration and learning
Team & Culture Leadership (35%)
- Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering and data teams to be world-class in terms of client experience impact, operational efficiency enablement, and data science and insights
- Model progressive, Agile leadership that balances autonomy with alignment and focuses teams on strong execution, milestone attainment and results measurement and quantification
- Drive a systems- and technology-first mindset across the organization to scale efficiently and in a manner that delights clients; serve as an organizational mentor beyond the Technology organization
- Serve on the Senior Executive Leadership Team, driving both functional and organizational strategy, execution and team and culture development
- Serve as a strong communicator and cross-functional connector across technical, business and support teams
- Foster a strong culture of ownership and inclusion that brings out the best in the team and allows them to be their personal best everyday
Execution & Delivery (25%)
- Collaborate with Product Management on creation, prioritization and delivery of roadmap initiatives
- Ensure effectiveness, impact and measurement in software delivery and DevOps practices to drive efficiency and reliability
- Maintain and reinforce systems and infrastructure that support scale, data integrity, and security
- Guide data and security governance with rigor and foresight that balances company needs with governance and controls
- Ensure each member of the Technology team is in the seat to have the biggest impact that grows the organization and the individual’s development
Who You Are
- Progressive technology leader with a sharp client and product mindset and strong bias for action
- Forward thinker with a deep understanding of how technology can impact our company, clients and the broader industry
- Innovative and curious learner who embraces learning the industry and how innovative technology (such as AI) can transform the client experience and supporting operations
- Experienced Agile practitioner who values iteration, feedback, and shared learning
- Strong communicator who brings clarity, transparency, and focus to both the Engineering team and other functions involved in the development process
- People-first leader who builds inclusive, empowered, and high-performing teams that are driven by the company mission and impact
- A leader energized by change, inspired by mission-driven work and undeterred by the challenges of the industry
Experience You'll Need
- 20+ years of experience in software engineering or technology leadership, with 8+ years in a senior executive role
- Deep experience building technology teams and capabilities at companies going through rapid, nonlinear scale across multiple industries at the Series B and C stages and beyond
- Proven success scaling B2B platforms in a high-growth, Agile environment with a focus on data management, insights and science
- Deep technical expertise in software development, data science, cloud architecture, infrastructure, and security
- Demonstrated experience leading or integrating AI/ML or automation solutions into business workflows
- Track record of building and leading distributed teams with exceptional communication and collaboration
- Preference for Seattle-based or willing to relocate or extensively travel
Experience That's a Plus
- Experience in clean energy, solar, storage or IoT environments
Work-Life and Culture
- Most of our roles offer the opportunity to work remotely
- If you are in the Seattle area, we offer a vibrant office space in the historic and beautiful Smith Tower, in the heart of Pioneer Square
- We prioritize applicants near one of our employee clusters and offer one or more local gatherings per year
- We provide outstanding benefits including family medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) administration and $1k match per year and thoughtful paid time off
- We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all FTE employees (birthing and non-birthing) after 1 year, and four-week paid sabbatical leave after four years
- We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes monthly health insurance premiums, bonuses and long-term stock options for every employee
- We love to lift each other up through company-wide slack channels such as #puppiesandpets, #omnidian-wellness, #praiseandbooms and #sustainablefuture
- We have affinity groups to help employees feel seen and supported, such as Rainbow Array, BIPOC, Thriving Survivors, Vets at Omnidian, Black Lights Matter and Neurospicy R Us
- We are a passionate, mission driven team that believes in collaboration, mutual respect and trust. For examples, come Discover our Story !
Grow with Us
- We mentor and invest in our employees and prioritize them for future opportunities. Check out our Instagram reels to see a few career journey examples
- Internal candidates: Check out our advice on Internal Transfer: Job Application Process
- We’re a fast-growing startup, which means we’re constantly reinventing processes, adding new products, and asking people to use all of their skills and talents. That means there’s gonna be a lot of opportunities for you to grow, which also means you will likely be stretched in ways you’ve never experienced in a job before. If you are resilient, determined, and not afraid of a big challenge, come apply.
Total Rewards
- Comprehensive Benefits: We've got you covered with 100% of health insurance monthly premiums for employees, and 50% for dependents.
- Performance Bonus: Because exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards. Eligibility begins after 90 days.
- Equity Stake: Join us in shaping the future and be rewarded for your dedication with stock options.
- Continuous Growth: Up to $500 annual learning reimbursement because investing in your development is investing in our success.
- Committed to Parity: We place candidates within the band based on professional experience, not negotiating skills, as part of our overall effort to avoid gender pay discrepancy.
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