IT Product and Operations Lead

We are seeking an IT Production and Operations Lead to join our team

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and launch of IT and software products from initial concept and requirements definition through production release and ongoing lifecycle management.
• Design, contribute to and oversee systems architecture, core application development, and technical product design, maintaining a hands-on role where required.
• Build, hire, onboard, and manage a team of software developers and technical contractors, ensuring clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Establish and manage development workflows, task prioritisation, sprint or milestone planning, and delivery schedules to ensure predictable execution.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements and vice-versa.
• Manage the back-office operations of a software and technology business, including budgeting, cost control, vendor relationships and operational planning.
• Coordinate with external legal, accounting, compliance and administrative advisors to ensure smooth compliant business operations.
• Lead company incorporation and operational set up activities and operational readiness.
• Define and maintain internal governance frameworks, operational strategy, balancing innovation with financial discipline and execution realities.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience personally developing and launching IT or software products from concept to production in a commercial entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong technical background in systems architecture, core application development, or technical product design, with the ability to engage deeply on technical decisions.
• Demonstrated experience hiring, onboarding, and managing software engineers and technical contractors.
• Track record of building and leading small-to medium size software or technology teams with clear delivery accountability.
• Practical experience organising development workflows, managing milestones, and delivering products against defined timelines.
• Direct experience managing back-office operations for a software or technology business, including budgeting, cost management and vendor oversight.
• Hands-on experience incorporating a company and setting up all required operational components including banking, governance, and internal processes.
• Solid understanding of corporate structuring, operational readiness, and coordination with external professional advisors.
• Strong awareness of current and emerging trends in IT and software development, with the ability to align technology decisions to business objectives.
• Entrepreneurial, highly structured, and detail-oriented mindset, with the willingness and ability to execute tasks personally and in fast-evolving, early-stage environments.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience and in the range of US$110,000-US$120,000 per annum plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Health insurance and pension benefits in accordance with Cayman Islands Law.