Vice President of Product IT Innovations

Overview We are seeking a Vice President of Product IT Innovations to serve as a strategic partner to our Chief Innovation Officer in driving the advancement and execution of our innovation technology roadmap. The Vice President of Product IT Innovations will oversee the Innovation Technology team's execution, delivery, and architectural vision. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and data-driven technology leader with a demonstrated track record of leading cross-functional innovation initiatives, particularly within payments and mobile application technology sectors. We are seeking a leader who is collaborative, humble, observant, and focused on sustainable impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of AI-driven technologies in a mobile-first, highly regulated industry. The VP will spend the first several months deeply learning internal structures, building relationships, and gaining trust before initiating independent strategic decisions. Compensation $150,000-$170,000 annually, depending on experience Location In-person in Las Vegas, NV, 89103: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). Responsibilities Strategic Execution & Leadership - Translate the strategic vision set by the Chief Innovation Officer into detailed plans, architectural models, and project milestones for the Innovation Technology team. - Provide steady, thoughtful leadership in a start-up environment, with a focus on long-term success over immediate transformation. - Build credibility across departments by actively listening, observing, and collaborating before recommending or initiating changes. Technology & Product Innovation - Help evolve our architecture toward distributed, modular, AI-powered platforms, particularly in mobile and real-time environments. - Support future initiatives in AI and Go-based development, shaping early-stage concepts into scalable solutions. Operational Excellence & Delivery - Drive the development, certification, and handoff of new products into operational support with full documentation, readiness, and compliance. - Establish clear KPIs around uptime, scalability, user impact, and deployment efficiency. - Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, performance, and observability in production systems. Regulatory & Compliance Governance - Ensure all product innovations meet applicable gaming and payment regulatory requirements, including PCI-DSS, PSD2, and KYC/AML. - Lead efforts in IT governance for AI development and deployment. Cross-functional Collaboration - Serve as a strategic partner to Product, Compliance, UX, and Engineering teams to drive innovation without compromising security, performance, or regulatory standards. - Represent the Production Innovation roadmap to executive leadership and advocate for long-term investment. Skills / Experience Experience & Background - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. - At least 10 years in product management, innovation, and/or product strategy roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within high-scale consumer tech, fintech platform, mobile application development, and/or payments systems environment. - Proven experience working with data-driven mobile solutions and payment flows with demonstrated client/bank relationship management. Technical Expertise - Deep understanding of architectural flows and the ability to turn complex business goals into scalable, executable tech strategies. - Strong knowledge of modern tech stacks, cloud-native platforms, backend and mobile architecture, edge computing, and real-time data processing. - Expertise in mobile platform development (iOS and Android). - Hands-on understanding of CI/CD, observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, and/or a similar observability tool, and telemetry systems. - Proven ability to foster trust and strong working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and cross-functional teams through emotional intelligence, empathy, and clear communication. - Demonstrated track record leading cross-functional product and technology teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where adaptability, patience, and collaborative leadership skills contributed to overall success. - Customer and client-centric mindset with a strong focus on user outcomes and enhancing the overall experience. - Composed, confident, and solution-oriented leadership style with the ability to navigate ambiguity while remaining grounded and strategic. - Driven, forward-thinking mindset that prioritizes organizational alignment and positive influence. Bonus Skills / Experience - Prior exposure to AI-driven technologies and modern programming languages such as Go is highly desirable. - Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, PSD2, and KYC/AML. KOIN is committed to building a diverse workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe merit is everything, and we consider qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr