Director of Technology
Focus GTS
About the Company: An eCommerce D2C company is looking for an experienced Director of Technology to join its team. This position plays a crucial role in the company’s growth, focusing on developing and executing a technology strategy that aligns with overall business objectives. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining technical excellence, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the technology team. Working closely with multiple departments, the Director of Technology will help ensure the successful delivery of cross-functional projects on time and within scope, ultimately enhancing customer acquisition and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with overall business objectives.
- Oversee project execution, ensuring high technical standards, scalability, and optimized conversion across all digital solutions.
- Lead, mentor, and expand the technical team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Work closely with Executive and Director teams, particularly in customer experience, operations, and acquisition and retention marketing, to ensure projects are cross-functional and delivered on time and within scope.
- Drive the implementation of emerging technologies, data-driven strategies, and methodologies to enhance customer acquisition and service capabilities.
- Manage the architecture and development of technical solutions, including eCommerce platforms, landing pages, checkout systems, web development, mobile applications, third-party APIs, email and SMS platforms, cloud infrastructure, and generative AI initiatives.
- Oversee the seamless integration of third-party tools and systems, such as CMS, CRM, and eCommerce platforms.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) to maintain the integrity and protection of client information.
- Evaluate technology performance and implement enhancements to improve efficiency, functionality, and key eCommerce metrics.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience as a CTO, Technical Director, or senior technology leader within a digital agency, consulting firm, or Direct-to-Consumer brand.
- Extensive knowledge of eCommerce and performance marketing data, along with key industry KPIs.
- Strong expertise in web development, SQL, JavaScript frameworks, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Redshift).
- Hands-on experience with data layer event solutions such as Rudderstack.
- In-depth understanding of eCommerce platforms, CMS tools, and marketing technologies (e.g., Shopify, Headless Builders).
- Proficiency in data modeling, engineering, analytics, and modern measurement methodologies (e.g., MMMs, MTAs).
- Track record of managing digital projects and solutions across websites, eCommerce platforms, digital marketing, data warehousing, and CRM systems.
- Familiarity with agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and project management tools.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience scaling and managing technical teams.
Pay range and compensation package: Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 DOE 100% Remote / Monday-Friday Schedule Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and more.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.