Director, Technology and Product

Boston area (Newton Center) or Washington, D.C. 3 days per week in office with flexibility Do you want to enable leading financial and philanthropic institutions to invest more capital into underserved communities and protect the planet? We are seeking a director help oversee development of our impact investment technology platform supporting leading private wealth and charitable institutions. CapShift is a mission-driven growth company working at the intersection of finance and impact to unlock hundreds of billions of dollars to funds and social enterprises tackling major social and environmental challenges. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a culture of personal development, creative freedom, and the partnership of a dedicated team. About the Role We are seeking a collaborative and strategic Director, Technology & Product to oversee our product strategy, incorporation of AI into our infrastructure, development partnerships, and integration with leading wealth management firms. This role sits at the intersection of financial technology operations, product development, and technology partner management. The Director will ensure our technological ecosystem is scalable and aligned with company strategy while helping the organization implement disciplined product processes for developing and launching new capabilities. The ideal candidate is a technically fluent operator and systems thinker who enjoys working across teams, managing external partners, and helping translate business needs into effective technology solutions. Responsibilities Platform Oversight Lead the relationship with our outsourced development team (4-8 team members) responsible for maintaining and enhancing our client-facing platform. Lead product strategy and coordinate development priorities across internal stakeholders. Lead in the understanding and adoption of AI tools into the client-facing platform, understanding key client use cases and limitations while appropriately evaluating platforms for CapShift’s long-term success and scalability. Ensure development work follows Agile methodologies and aligns with product priorities. Oversee and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Product Development Develop expertise on how private wealth and charitable firms can use technology to build and manage impact investing programs and portfolios. Lead the Team in the product development process, including building a product roadmap and synthesizing use cases and product insights from across the company. Help embed product thinking and disciplined experimentation across the company. Turn prioritized product features into clear requirements and coordinate with the outside development team as needed. Technology Infrastructure Serve as the internal owner of the company’s outsourced IT consultant, which provides help desk support, to maintain and evolve cybersecurity policies and best practices. Identify appropriate tools and drive customization and adoption of AI across the company. Ensure smooth and secure employee onboarding and offboarding, including provisioning and access management. Oversee the management of company technology infrastructure and systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. Own the company’s SOC 2 process, coordinating documentation, policies, and control reviews. Internal Technology Strategy Work across departments to understand internal infrastructure and workflow technology needs. Identify and evaluate technology solutions that support company growth including investment research, impact reporting, financial performance software, and private investment software. Lead implementation and integration of new internal systems where appropriate. Qualifications 5–7 years of experience in product management, technical program management, and technology operations; preferred that some or all of the experience is in financial services Experience managing technical vendors and outsourced development teams Experience working in Agile product development environments Familiarity with Salesforce Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience implementing product operations or product development frameworks Strong interest in AI and emerging technologies; experience implementing AI tools across an organizations preferred Comfortable operating in a growing, fast-moving organization Systems thinker who enjoys connecting people, technology, and strategy How to Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you would be a good fit for the role including interest, key skills, academic qualifications, previous experience, and any other information you deem relevant on our website. CapShift offers competitive compensation along with an opportunity for employees to receive equity in the company.