Chief Product & Technology Officer

Kforce has a small but growing engineering technology client in Phoenix, AZ area that has an opening for a Chief Product and Technology Officer, to lead the company's technology vision and product strategy. Summary: This executive role will drive innovation across hardware, embedded software, and connectivity platforms, ensuring delivery of scalable, market-driven solutions that position the company for success in both established and emerging markets. We are working directly with the hiring authority on this exclusive search assignment. The company offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus and equity. Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute long-term product and technology strategy aligned with business goals and customer needs
• Lead engineering teams through the full product lifecycle-from concept to commercialization
• Set strategic priorities for integrated product platforms and guide roadmap development
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate market insights into differentiated solutions
• Drive investment in emerging technologies while balancing innovation with measurable business value
• Build strategic technology partnerships to accelerate time-to-market
• Foster a culture of innovation, leveraging customer insights and data-driven experimentation
• Oversee engineering execution across hardware, software, and systems integration
• Ensure robust design, validation, and release processes for quality and reliability
• Lead global engineering initiatives, including cross-regional collaboration in North America and Asia and other innovation hubs
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science; Master's preferred
• Must have experience leading an organization of at least 400+ members including managing directors and other leaders
• At least 10+ years of progressive experience in product development, engineering leadership, and technology management within connected devices, IoT, or other wireless technologies
• Former hands-on engineer (electrical, mechanical, embedded software, or systems) who transitioned into executive leadership
• Strong expertise in embedded software and connectivity-critical for success in this role
• Solid understanding of hardware, including electrical and mechanical systems
• Proven track record in: Turning around engineering organizations that consist of engineering/product teams; Building and scaling high-performing teams; Delivering complex, market-ready products integrating hardware, embedded software, and connectivity
• Deep technical expertise in: Embedded systems and wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, RF); Experience with interconnected devices what are wireless, or IoT; System integration and product design
• Strong understanding of compliance, quality standards, and product development lifecycle
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with global experience
• Strong experience with electro-mechanical products that contain embedded software within the systems
• Willingness to travel up to 30%