Fractional Director of Technology (Advisor Network)

Opportunity Overview Arootah engages a curated network of senior operators to support clients across the alternative investment industry, including hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices. Advisors are deployed on project-based engagements when client needs match their expertise. Joining the network does not guarantee placement; it provides access to opportunities as they arise. Why Join the Arootah Network Alt-industry-only engagements with hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices Project-based work that fits around existing commitments Client origination and engagement management handled by Arootah; advisors focus on delivery Arootah is a talent solutions firm purpose-built for the alternative investment industry. We advise and we execute, covering the full talent spectrum from entry to exit across five services: Talent Acquisition, Fractional Leadership, Talent Development, Retention & Compensation, and Transition. Most talent firms solve one problem. Because we cover the full spectrum, we can help clients identify and solve the right one. We start with diagnosis, then deliver. Our team has run alternative investment firms at the highest levels as COOs, CFOs, and CCOs. That operator experience, combined with 15+ years of alternatives-specific recruiting and a network of 700+ vetted advisors across 18 functional disciplines, is what makes the advice credible and the execution reliable. We also draw on a network of 600+ coaches, deploying those with specific experience guiding senior executives in the alternatives industry. One industry. One talent partner. Entry to exit. Learn more: https://arootah.com/ Arootah is searching for experienced Directors of Technology to consult to our highly prestigious client base. As a consultant, you will work with our Alternative Asset Firm and Family Office clients to provide expert advice. Having previously served in this leadership role, you have specific, hands-on experience strategically supporting the efforts of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in building, maintaining, and overseeing the full technology (hardware and software) infrastructure and operations of a leading Alternative Asset Firm or Family Office. Best practice reviews. Developing realistic and effective action plans. Breaking apart goals into actionable steps. Advising on vendor selection and oversight. Creating and implementing policies, procedures, and control measures. Evaluating each client’s advancement toward goal actualization through key performance indicators (KPIs) and scoring matrices. Special projects or other areas of need. Assist and support the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in managing all aspects of the day-to-day management and oversight of the full tech stack across the organization: software (full stack, mobile/web apps, AR/VR, metaverse), hardware (IT, IoT, connected devices), cybersecurity, operations (internal, external), policies, etc. Lead and manage the design, development, and deployment of new applications, systems software, and/or enhancements to existing applications. Ensure application optimization and transformation to enable corporate partners continued business growth and expansion. Supervise and implement a proactive cybersecurity, disaster recovery and business continuity planning mindset across the firm to maintain industry-leading uptime on critical technology infrastructure through successful monitoring, testing processes, and system redundancy. Provide resource management and communication across multiple product and engagement teams that rely on and are impacted by technology. Support and influence user adoption and user understanding, such as through training and demos. Optimize and supervise IT infrastructure to ensure integrity, security, and optimal performance of an office-based and remote, distributed, and growing team of employees and contractors to the standards of leading financial service organizations. Oversee and provide technical direction,