Vice President of Technology

Company Description Figure is dedicated to addressing the loneliness epidemic among young professionals by fostering genuine, meaningful conversations. The organization hosts events that provide a platform for individuals to feel seen, heard, and understood, connecting people who share similar challenges and joys. Figure focuses on building an inclusive community where emotional well-being, empathy, and mutual support are central. The team is committed to making progress one step at a time, continually improving how people connect and relate to one another.
Role Description The Vice President of Technology is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for defining and executing Figure’s overall technology vision. This role oversees the design, development, and maintenance of digital platforms that support community-building events, user engagement, and operational efficiency. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading technical teams, setting IT strategy, aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals, and ensuring secure, scalable infrastructure. The Vice President of Technology collaborates closely with executive leadership and cross-functional partners to support product roadmaps, improve data-driven decision-making, and deliver reliable, user-centered technology solutions. The role also involves managing technology budgets, vendor relationships, and risk mitigation while establishing best practices in software development, data security, and system integration.
Qualifications

• Strong Information Technology leadership experience, including IT Strategy and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills, with the capacity to interpret data, optimize systems, and guide technology decisions based on measurable outcomes.
• Proven Project Management capabilities, including planning, execution, resource allocation, and delivery of complex technology initiatives.
• Expertise in Strategic Planning, with experience building long-term technology roadmaps and supporting organizational growth and scalability.
• Experience leading remote technical teams, fostering collaboration, and mentoring engineering and IT professionals.
• Background in building or overseeing consumer-facing platforms or event/community technologies is highly beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure, security, and data privacy standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with executive stakeholders and non-technical partners.