In a world of noise, we find the signal — the pulse of potential. We weave the strands of talent, vision, and purpose into organizations that endure. Blending intelligence with intuition, we honor the human art of connection at the heart of every great company.
At Signal & Strand
Signal & Strand partners with organizations at inflection points — moments when clarity, rigor, and trust matter most. Whether supporting a family enterprise, a growth-stage brand, or an investment platform, we help build the leadership teams that shape what’s next.
We’ve been retained by a privately held consumer and lifestyle company with a diverse portfolio of brands and operating businesses to identify a
Senior Vice President of Technology & Innovation. This executive will bring vision to transformation, discipline to growth, and innovation to a business that blends creativity, commerce, and scale.
The Role
The SVP of Technology & Innovation will serve as the architect of the company’s digital and technical evolution — leading the modernization of legacy systems, integrating emerging technologies, and advancing enterprise-wide innovation. This leader will ensure that technology becomes a core enabler of growth, productivity, and customer experience, connecting creative ambition with operational precision.
It’s a hands-on, forward-looking role for an executive who can lead through complexity while building clarity — translating innovation into systems, data, and digital platforms that scale.
What You’ll Do
Technology Leadership
- Define and deliver an enterprise-wide technology roadmap aligned with business priorities and long-term growth goals.
- Oversee product engineering, systems architecture, data infrastructure, and platform reliability.
- Lead the modernization of legacy systems and tools, ensuring scalable, efficient, and secure enterprise operations.
- Establish best-in-class standards for cybersecurity, compliance, and governance.
Innovation & AI Integration
- Drive enterprise-level AI initiatives — from pilot to deployment — integrating machine learning and automation into operations, product, and customer experience.
- Partner with business leaders to embed AI and data analytics into decision-making, forecasting, and performance management.
- Identify and incubate new technologies that enhance creativity, efficiency, and speed-to-market across the portfolio.
- Manage strategic technology partnerships, vendor relationships, and digital transformation programs.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of technology and innovation professionals.
- Partner closely with the CEO, COO, and business unit leaders to align digital and operational strategy.
- Translate complex technology concepts into clear, actionable plans that drive measurable business outcomes.
- Foster collaboration across creative, commercial, and manufacturing functions to ensure technology solutions integrate seamlessly with the business.
What You Bring
- Proven experience as a senior technology executive (CTO, CIO, SVP, or equivalent) within a consumer goods, lifestyle, or manufacturing organization.
- Demonstrated success leading AI innovation projects and integrating advanced technologies into existing business operations.
- Track record of modernizing legacy systems and scaling enterprise technology capabilities.
- Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, data architecture, software development, and emerging technologies.
- Strong commercial and operational fluency, capable of bridging creative ambition and disciplined execution.
- Experienced in managing distributed or global teams within complex organizations.
- High EQ and collaborative leadership style; able to influence, align, and empower cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Who You Are
You’re a visionary technologist with a builder’s mindset — pragmatic, creative, and grounded. You thrive at the intersection of innovation and execution, modernizing what exists while imagining what’s next. You’re energized by transformation, fluent in collaboration, and trusted by both engineers and executives. You bring technical depth, strategic clarity, and the calm confidence to lead at scale.
Base Compensation Range
$300,000 - $400,000 USD
Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Statement
Signal and Strand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We—and our clients—do not discriminate in employment or contracting on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We comply fully with the provisions of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
