Chief Information Officer

Overview

Haptiq is an AI-native enterprise solutions company with purpose-built technology for public & private companies, governments, institutions, asset managers, and family offices. With headquarters in New York City and four global offices, Haptiq is supported by more than 300 engineers and delivery professionals across the globe. By centralizing and unifying data, automating workflows, and surfacing predictive insights, Haptiq enables organizations to scale operational excellence and generate alpha across complex enterprise environments.

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned Fractional Chief Information Officer to join our Solutions and Consulting Business Unit. This role provides strategic technology leadership on a part-time basis. This role will partner closely with executive leadership to define and execute a scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology roadmap aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic vision, hands-on execution, and cross-functional leadership, with experience guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and operational scaling. 

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Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business needs and challenges and develop tailored digital strategy solutions.
• Lead and manage large-scale consulting projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes within deadlines and budget.
• Engage with Private Equity value creation teams, providing expert guidance and innovative solutions to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring best practices in product and program management are followed.
• Deliver outstanding presentations and effectively communicate complex ideas to a range of stakeholders.
• Travel extensively to client sites for consultations, strategy sessions, and project management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements, continually enhancing our consulting offerings.
• Define and drive the company’s technology strategy and roadmap, acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and core systems performance.
• Optimize the technology stack for scalability, efficiency, and cost control.
• Lead initiatives such as cloud migration, automation, and AI adoption to drive growth and efficiency.
• Establish and enforce cybersecurity, data governance, and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Lead internal teams and external vendors while managing key partnerships and supporting future team scaling.

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Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, including prior experience as a CIO, VP of IT, or senior technology leader.
• Proven track record of developing and executing IT strategy in growing organizations.
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern SaaS ecosystems.
• Experience leading digital transformation and system implementations.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when needed.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Exceptional skills in digital strategy consulting, product management, and program management.

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Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a fractional, consulting, or advisory capacity.
• Background supporting startups, SMBs, or PE-backed companies.
• Exposure to AI/ML initiatives, data platforms, or advanced analytics.
• Experience across multiple industries (e.g., SaaS, eCommerce, media, fintech).

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Why Join Us?

We value creative problem solvers who learn fast, work well in an open and diverse environment, and enjoy pushing the bar for success ever higher.  We do work hard, but we also choose to have fun while doing it.

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Important Notes

• The annual compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000 USD.
• This role involves travel.
• This is a remote position and can be filled by candidates located on the U.S. East Coast or the Midwest only.

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How to Apply

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