Digital Technology Director Needed for high-growth restaurant franchising organization.
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Salary: $165,000 - $190,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a leading multinational restaurant franchising company, recognized for its innovation, excellence, and commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences. With a strong presence across the globe, our client is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies and data-driven insights to drive their business forward.
Why join us?
The Digital Technology Director is a pivotal member of the technology leadership team, serving as a hands-on leader in web/app/middleware technology. This role encompasses strategic and technical leadership, project prioritization, and team management.
Job Details
KEY OBJECTIVES
Lead and develop digital technology architecture for web, mobile apps, and integrations.
Enhance digital technology support, emphasizing root cause tracking and prevention.
Foster strong relationships and collaboration with the Marketing and Digital team, franchisees, and partners.
Propose innovative solutions and stay updated on digital technology trends.
Manage a high-performing, customer-oriented digital technology team efficiently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DESIRED OUTCOMES
Act as a thought leader, mentor, and business partner for web, mobile apps, and integrations.
Collaborate to identify opportunities for online and mobile application systems to gain a competitive edge.
Execute an online and integrations strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Ensure efficient, scalable digital technologies while upholding data integrity, regulatory compliance, and security standards.
Oversee support processes for online and integrations platforms with a focus on continuous improvement.
Manage digital technology-related budgeting, planning, and procurement.
Lead and develop team members, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
15 years of experience as a digital technology leader at growth companies with a proven track record of high impact
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or a related field
Strong full-stack technical competence in digital technologies:
Technical Category:
Ideally:
Web / E-Commerce Platforms: Magento / Adobe Commerce Cloud
Application Performance Monitoring: NewRelic
Containerization in a Cloud Environment: AWS EKS, Kubernetes
Databases: RDS, MySQL
Integration Systems: AWS SQS, Lambda
Strong quality assurance experience including volume testing
Strategic thinking and the ability to align initiatives with business objectives
Strong communication and presentation skills, with a focus on understanding and communicating the company's core business
Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team
Solid understanding of data integration tools and processes
Knowledge of relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and data security best practices
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Results-driven and accountable.
Analytical and data-driven decision-maker.
Sets ambitious yet achievable goals.
Collaborative and focused on team coaching and growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
15 years of digital technology leadership experience in growth companies.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
Strong full-stack technical expertise in digital technologies.
Strategic thinker with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Effective leader with a solid understanding of data integration and security best practices.
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