Director of Technical Innovation

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

A visionary and execution-driven technology leader is sought to spearhead the evolution of a global logistics and freight forwarding technology platform.

This dynamic role offers the chance to shape the technological foundation and future of a company committed to digitizing and streamlining supply chain operations worldwide.

The CTO will take the reins of a well-established, product-centric software organization, leading strategic technology initiatives, scaling high-performing teams, and delivering impactful digital solutions that drive customer success and market leadership.

Our organization is a pioneering force in the freight forwarding and logistics technology sector. With nearly two decades of industry presence, it offers a robust suite of SaaS-based ERP solutions and digitized back-office services.

Built on cutting-edge automation and cloud-first architecture, the company serves a global clientele ranging from SMBs to large-scale enterprises.

This is more than a technical leadership position – it's a chance to redefine a vital global industry through the power of intelligent software.

The incoming CTO will be instrumental in steering the product and engineering organization through the next phase of innovation, scalability, and global expansion.

• Technology Strategy & Vision:
  • Understand the current technological needs and anticipate the future requirements of our freight forwarding clientele such that we remain at the forefront of the industry continuously delivering an innovative and revolutionary SaaS product.
  • Define and articulate a forward-looking technology vision that aligns with long-term product and business goals.
  • Own the technical roadmap, ensuring architectural integrity, scalability, and innovation are embedded across all platforms.
  • Act as the primary thought leader for all things technology – translating strategic direction into actionable frameworks and solutions.
• Product & Platform Leadership:
  • Oversee full lifecycle product development, from ideation and prototyping through to launch, scale, and iteration.
  • Make sound architectural and design decisions across multiple technology stacks, ensuring they meet business needs while being efficient, secure, and future-proof.
  • Prioritize engineering deliverables that balance speed and performance with an unwavering commitment to consistency and reliability of the product at scale.
• Engineering Team Leadership:
  • Build, lead, and mentor globally distributed teams of engineers, QA professionals, architects, and DevOps specialists.
  • Foster a performance culture rooted in innovation, agility, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Evaluate and implement best-in-class design patterns and development methodologies.
• Technical Governance & Best Practices:
  • Promote and enforce robust standards for code quality, security, performance, and system integrity.
  • Champion automation testing, DevOps adoption, and CI/CD workflows to accelerate delivery while maintaining stability.
  • Maintain compliance with emerging cybersecurity and data protection best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with leaders in Product, Design, Sales, and Marketing to ensure all technology efforts are aligned with customer and market needs.
  • Support go-to-market strategies with seamless platform integration, strong technical enablement and a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Innovation & Emerging Technologies:
  • Identify and integrate emerging technologies such as AI/ML, advanced analytics, and workflow automation that offer competitive advantages.
  • Promote a culture of experimentation and innovation within the engineering organization.
• Infrastructure & Scalability:
  • Ensure infrastructure stability, data integrity, and system availability across all platforms and geographies.
  • Lead efforts to optimize cloud architecture and enhance platform scalability as customer demand grows.
• Budgeting & Resource Allocation:
  • Manage resources effectively to maximize ROI on engineering and infrastructure spend.
  • Maximize value delivered by allocating resources efficiently and effectively.