An opportunity has emerged in our network for a Head of Platform Innovation at Lendistry, the nation’s largest minority-led, tech-savvy lender for small businesses and commercial real estate. This is a critical senior leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), sitting at the intersection of technology, innovation, and business strategy.

This is a full-time position, with a preferred hybrid presence in Los Angeles, Tustin, or Dallas, TX, but is open to Remote (AZ). The US base salary range is $256,000–$300,000 annually, plus variable compensation elements.

The Role and Visionary Mandate

This leader is both visionary and execution-oriented, responsible for shaping and executing the future of Lendistry’s technology platform strategy, balancing stability with a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking.

• Innovation Roadmap Leadership: Lead and drive Lendistry’s platform innovation roadmap, aligning with the company’s long-term strategy and business goals.
• Technology Scouting & Piloting: Identify, evaluate, and pilot new technologies or services that enhance the core lending platform and user experience.
• Ideation to Scale: Lead platform ideation and incubation efforts, from early-stage discovery through to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and scaling.
• AI/ML Application: Lead initiatives to develop practical applications of AI and Machine Learning within lending products.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to identify expansion opportunities. Manage a cross-functional team of innovators and analysts to drive key projects.
• Frameworks & Governance: Establish platform innovation best practices, frameworks (e.g., design thinking, lean startup), and KPIs to ensure alignment across departments.

Required Experience and Expertise

This executive role demands extensive experience in driving platform strategy, technology innovation, and multidisciplinary team leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Experience: 15+ years of experience in platform innovation, product strategy, or technology leadership within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Platform & Execution: Proven track record of successfully leading platform and technology innovation efforts from concept through execution. Java EE required.
• Technical Depth: Strong understanding of enterprise SaaS platforms, APIs, system integrations, and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) models.
• Methodologies: Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, innovation frameworks (design thinking, lean startup), and platform lifecycle management.
• Leadership & Influence: Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and comfort influencing senior leadership and collaborating across functions.
• Strategy: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to assess technical feasibility and ROI.