Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology OfficerMassChallenge is the global network for innovators working to solve massive challenges. We connect startups, experts, corporations, and communities to grow and transform businesses and economies. Our mission is big, our team gives 100% every day, and technology is central to how we scale our impact.This is an executive leadership role for a technology leader who is equally comfortable setting strategy and getting close to the work. As CTO and a member of the executive team, you will own MassChallenge's technology vision and drive its execution across three pillars: data as a strategic asset, platform as a differentiated product, and automation that scales the organization. You will lead a talented technology team (engineering, product, and data) and be the voice of technology in every major organizational decision.MassChallenge is in the middle of a deliberate shift. AI has given us the opportunity to use technology to enable our staff and our community in the startup ecosystem in ways that were not available even 6 months ago. You will lead that transformation.This role is hybrid and will be expected to work from the Boston office for at least two days per week, typically Tuesday and Thursday. Remote candidates may be considered for the right fit, provided they can be in Boston frequently.What You'll DoServe as a full member of the executive team, contributing to company strategy, board reporting, and organizational performanceDevelop and execute a technology and data strategy aligned to MassChallenge's mission and revenue goalsBuild strong relationships with your team: set clear goals, coach consistently, and create an environment where great work happensTranslate organizational vision into an actionable technology roadmap with clear priorities, timelines, owners, and metricsBelieve in iteration: one and done is not how we thinkMake MassChallenge's 16+ years of startup and ecosystem data a strategic asset, for our internal stakeholders, partners, founders, and business developmentEstablish a single source of truth across programs, alumni, and partner data in our data warehouse, integrated to tools such as our proprietary platform Accelerate and HubSpotBuild data governance frameworks and analytics capabilities that inform decisions across the organizationWork on deeper research projects with our partners at MIT, HBS, Univ. of Colorado, and othersDefine and guide responsible AI use for our employees and communityBuild automation capabilities that let MassChallenge grow revenue and impact without proportional headcount growthChampion AI adoption across staff to lift day-to-day productivity, from agentic workflows to assistants like ClaudeHelp technical staff get more out of AI tools (coding, data analytics, infrastructure)Discover and execute data science projects driven with AI (matching, classifiers, evaluators, embeddings search, and more)Lead product development for MassChallenge's core platforms, including the accelerator program platform, community platform, and partner and mentor experience layerOversee the full product process from problem discovery through delivery, working closely with program, partnerships, marketing, and business development teamsOwn the build-vs-buy decision framework. Default to integration where tools are strong, build where MC has a genuine competitive advantage, with data portability and transparency as core valuesDrive the partner and founder experience: dashboards, reporting, engagement tools, and the connections that make the MassChallenge network valuableEnsure MC's technology infrastructure supports operational efficiency and global operationsOversee IT security, compliance, and vendor relationships, working closely with Finance and OperationsNegotiate contracts and hold vendors accountable to performanceWho You Are & What You BringEducation & Experience Requirements10+ years in technology, with at least 5 in a senior leadership roleDemonstrated track record of product leadership and technology transformation ideally in a mission-driven or startup-adjacent environmentStrong product instincts and experience with agile methodologiesA data-driven mindset: you believe actionable data is not an accidentExperience leading teams through platform transitions and integrationsComfortable in ambiguity -- you can set direction without perfect information and adjust as you learnClear communicator who can translate complex technical decisions for non-technical audiences including the board and senior partnersGenuinely passionate about entrepreneurship and startupsAbility to wear multiple technical hats but also delegate strategically to your staffMassChallenge is the global network for innovators solving massive challenges. We connect startups, experts, governments, corporations, and communities, and we do it at scale. When you join MassChallenge, you join a team that is serious about its mission, moves fast, and holds itself accountable to impact.Our Core Values:Founder Mindset: Optimism, Tenacity, Love the ProblemConnect & Collaborate: Empathy & Inclusion & Fun, Build Community, Connect the DotsProgress over Perfection: Build on experience, Fail Fast, Demonstrate TractionCompensationMassChallenge offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment.Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience.For this position, the base salary range is $180,000 – $200,000.Internal equity considerations and the average salary of the peer range will be reviewed before making a final offer.MassChallenge is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. Applicants and employees are reviewed on their individual qualifications for a position. Under no circumstances will MassChallenge discriminate against qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.