Head of Technology and Product, Welo Data

Job Responsibilities

The Head of Technology and Product for Welo Data, a Welo Global business, is a hands‑on leader accountable for both product and engineering for this fast growing service line.

• Build the next generation of Welo Data’s platform foundations: raise the bar on release quality, monitoring, and audit readiness, and build the engineering discipline to match the pace of the business’s growth.
• Define and execute the product and technology strategy for Welo Data, shaping a 2–3 year roadmap aligned with Welo Global’s corporate goals.
• Anticipate market, client, and technology trends to position Welo Data as an industry leader in the AI training data and language services space.
• Partner with EL leaders and the CTO to shape cross-domain strategy and ensure integration with the wider Welo Global technology ecosystem.
• Lead product, technology, and engineering professionals across geographies, building a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top technical talent, providing mentorship and succession planning for future leaders.
• Serve as the executive technology partner for Welo Data, working closely with internal teams and clients to co‑create solutions grounded in real operational impact.
• Advocate externally as the Welo Data technology expert, enhancing the company’s visibility and reputation in AI, data, and localization technology.
• Direct the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable data and analytics platforms, AI/ML capabilities, and automation solutions for Welo Data.
• Drive adoption of new technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and innovation across the service line.
• Oversee large‑scale, complex projects that deliver significant enterprise value and set precedents for future growth.
• Ensure delivery of secure, reliable, and cost‑effective infrastructure, platforms, and applications that power Welo Data solutions.
• Establish governance standards for data integrity, interoperability, and compliance across systems.
• Optimize technology investments through effective budgeting, vendor partnerships, and in‑house development.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field required;
Master’s degree preferred.

• Extensive leadership experience in technology strategy, product development, and operations at scale, ideally within data, AI/ML, or SaaS domains.
• Demonstrated success in setting long‑term technology vision and executing multi‑year roadmaps at the domain or enterprise level.
• Proven ability to lead global, high‑performing technical teams and deliver innovation in fast‑paced, client‑centric environments.
• Strong background in building and scaling data platforms, analytics frameworks, and AI‑driven solutions.

• Deep knowledge of emerging technology trends in data, AI/ML, and cloud infrastructure.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across executive leadership and clients.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L responsibility for technology investments.
• Track record as a change agent, driving organizational and technological transformation.

• Customer Obsession – puts the customer first in every decision, with deep understanding and proactive solutions that anticipate needs before they’re expressed.
• Relentless Innovation – continuously seeks smarter, more creative ways to work and challenges the status quo.
• Winning Together – builds trust, collaboration, and shared accountability across the business.
• Commitment to Excellence – strives for growth and high‑quality outcomes through active, never passive, management.

This role will shape the technology and product foundation of Welo Data, working closely with a strong existing team to accelerate what is already in motion. The ideal candidate thrives on getting into the details, moves quickly, and makes bold, well‑reasoned decisions with confidence.

A stronger, more resilient platform, a high‑performing engineering culture, and visible progress on new capabilities that unlock Welo Data’s next…