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East 57th Street Partners · 1 day ago

Chief Technology Officer

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

East 57th Street Partners is a private equity-backed platform company focused on rapid growth and integration. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for designing and scaling the company's technology ecosystem across all acquired businesses while ensuring alignment with the investment thesis and managing M&A technology integration.

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Hiring Manager

Joseph Kirchon

Responsibilities

Partner with CEO and PE sponsor to define a technology roadmap aligned to value creation

Translate investment thesis into systems strategy, integration sequencing, and data priorities

Serve as primary technology interface with the Board and Operating Partners

Establish technology KPIs tied to uptime, scalability, integration velocity, and cost discipline

Balance speed vs. perfection in fast-moving, M&A-driven environments

Lead technology due diligence for all current and future acquisitions, including:

ERP and core systems evaluation

Data quality and reporting maturity

Cybersecurity posture and risks

IT cost structure and vendor dependencies

Own Day 1 and Day 100 integration plans from a technology perspective

Design and execute system migration, consolidation, or coexistence strategies

Standardize core platforms while minimizing disruption to operations

Identify technical debt early and build remediation plans

Own selection, implementation, and optimization of ERP and core business systems

Partner closely with CFO on:

Financial systems and reporting architecture

Data integrity, controls, and automation

Close, forecasting, and KPI enablement

Establish a scalable data architecture supporting:

Real-time operational visibility

Board and investor reporting

Advanced analytics over time

Reduce manual processes and system fragmentation across acquired entities

Establish and mature the company’s cybersecurity posture

Implement security policies, access controls, and monitoring appropriate for a PE-backed company

Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements

Partner with CFO and external advisors on:

IT controls

Audit readiness

Diligence and buyer scrutiny

Lead incident response planning and vendor risk management

Build and lead an internal IT organization capable of supporting a multi-entity platform

Decide what to build vs. buy vs. outsource

Rationalize vendors and software spend post-acquisition

Negotiate and manage third-party providers, MSPs, and SaaS vendors

Ensure reliable, cost-effective IT support for corporate and operating company teams

Drive adoption of new systems across acquired teams

Partner with functional leaders to ensure technology enables—not slows—operations

Lead change management related to system upgrades and integrations

Build credibility quickly with legacy teams and operators

Create clear communication around technology changes and timelines

Qualification

M&A technology integrationERP implementationCybersecurity managementData architectureVendor managementIT operationsChange managementExecution-first mindsetDecisive leadershipCommunication