Senior Director of Technology

Senior Director Of TechnologyOne of America's largest retailers is seeking a Senior Director of Technology to join their growing company!We are seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Director of Technology to lead the company's technology strategy and spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader with a robust technical background and exceptional leadership skills to drive their technology agenda in perfect alignment with their business objectives.Key Responsibilities:Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to engineering teams, cultivating a dynamic environment of collaboration, innovation, and accountabilityAttract, nurture, and retain top-tier talent, building a high-performing team of engineers, quality analysts, and technical professionalsOrchestrate the comprehensive product development lifecycle, from concept ideation through requirements gathering, implementation, rigorous testing, and successful deploymentArchitect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions across our digital ecosystem, ensuring unparalleled performance, reliability, and securityEvaluate and adopt cutting-edge technologies, frameworks, and tools to propel our digital platforms' evolution and maintain competitive advantageRefine and optimize agile methodologies to streamline rapid, iterative delivery of premium software solutions that exceed expectationsEstablish and leverage advanced metrics, KPIs, and monitoring tools to track system performance, proactively identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous optimizationArticulate compelling technology strategies and provide regular updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectivesQualifications10+ years of enterprise systems experience, including 4+ years in a leadership roleBachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related fieldProfound technical acumen with expertise in modern software development practices, architecture, and infrastructureHands-on experience with APIs, React, Next.js, Node, Salesforce, Microservices, Systems Integrations, QA, Headless CMS, and AutomationProven track record of driving technical strategy and making data-driven decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term visionExpertise in platform selection, build vs. buy decision-making, with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and extensibilityIn-depth understanding of site instrumentation, tagging, personalization, segmentation, and customer engagement tools & processesOutstanding leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levelsFamiliarity with e-commerce systems (CMS, PIM, DAM) and internal applications (CRM, DMS) implementations is a significant advantage