Diver5ify · 1 day ago
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Diver5ify is a private equity-backed, high-growth SaaS company located in Austin, TX, seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead their technology initiatives. The role involves full accountability for enterprise technology and data systems while driving the adoption of AI and ML to enhance product differentiation and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Full accountability for enterprise technology, data, AI/ML, and internal systems across a scaling SaaS organization
Design and execute a technology roadmap aligned to PE value creation plans (margin expansion, scalability, automation, revenue acceleration)
Lead and scale software engineering, data science, machine learning, analytics, and IT teams
Drive practical adoption of AI and ML across product, operations, customer experience, and internal workflows
Partner tightly with Product and Engineering leadership to ensure platforms are secure, scalable, and revenue-ready
Oversee cloud infrastructure, architecture modernization, vendor rationalization, and cost optimization
Establish strong cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance frameworks suitable for enterprise customers
Support M&A diligence and post-acquisition integration as required
Build a high-performance leadership team capable of operating at PE speed and scrutiny
Qualification
Required
12+ years in senior technology leadership roles (CIO, CTO, VP Engineering, VP Technology)
Demonstrated experience scaling SaaS platforms in mid-to-large organizations
Strong software engineering foundation with credibility at architecture and execution level
Proven leadership of AI, ML, and data science initiatives delivering real business outcomes
Experience operating in PE-backed, high-growth, or transformation environments
Deep understanding of cloud-native SaaS infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Ability to operate commercially — linking technology decisions to EBITDA, growth, and valuation
Executive presence with experience presenting to boards, investors, and senior stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation with performance-linked upside
Company
Diver5ify
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