Vice President Director, Technology

Vice President Director, Technology

The Technology capability collaborates with other capabilities within Digitas such as Strategy, Creative, Data Science and Media, as well as client business and technology representatives, to bring cutting‑edge digital products and campaigns to life. We also have strategic partnerships with many of the world’s leading marketing and advertising technology vendors that help us leverage the best platforms and tools for our clients.

To help with this, we’re looking for an outstanding Vice President Director, Technology – someone who can join new or existing client business and lead multiple projects forward as the Technology Lead responsible for delivery and growth. Sound like you? Read on.

As a Vice President Director, Technology, you’ll direct project and client teams to deliver innovative technical solutions that move our clients’ business forward. You’ll guide the technical design of highly dynamic, data‑driven experiences and be responsible for the development, testing and successful delivery of the experiences.

• Directing all aspects of technical discovery, strategy, definition and delivery on multiple clients’ projects, including:
  • Requirements gathering through analysis of the project goals and the client’s digital ecosystem, background research, and working sessions/interviews internal and external with stakeholders.
  • Building client relationships and trust, and acting as an extension to their team.
  • Translating complex technical solutions into easy‑to‑understand concepts while conveying value and need.
  • Conducting client walkthroughs of requirements, technology recommendations/POVs and/or live demonstrations of working functionality and capturing feedback.
• Partnering with client & project teams to define technology roadmaps.
• Auditing and analysis of technologies and vendors under consideration for project solutions.
• Ensuring any necessary governance or compliance regulations are considered and followed.
• Directing teams of technologists, including Digital Product Managers, Architects/Engineers, and QA Analysts – both onshore and offshore – to deliver high‑quality technology solutions to our clients through the SDLC process.
• Partnering with all capabilities to provide technical expertise and leadership.
• Partnering with Project Management for scope definition, prioritization of requirements, identifying project tasks, time estimates, assumptions, risks and dependencies.
• Partnering with Staffing and Recruiting to secure technology resources and/or lead hiring efforts (if required) based on project needs.
• Supporting new business activities such as RFP responses and client pitch development, presentation and follow‑up.
• Defining industry best practices for digital product management and technology as well as staying current on emerging digital technologies and trends to support your analysis and client discussions.
• Leading the Digital Product Management practice and Technology capability’s continuous improvement activities by bringing ideas to the table and showcasing work for discussion.
• Managing other Digital Product Managers on the projects and/or direct reports, at various levels, through proactive mentoring and timely constructive feedback.
• Taking an active role in career management for your direct reports.
• Helping grow and nurture our talent by identifying areas of opportunity and growth.

• 9+ years of experience working on highly dynamic, data‑driven experiences.
• Successful record of accurately scoping budget and resources on complex projects.
• 4+ years of experience as a manager of personnel.
• 6+ years of experience working for a digital agency or consultancy.
• Strong history of collaborating with creative teams.
• Agile methodology training and/or experience required.
• Project management training and/or experience required.
• Bachelor or equivalent degree in Business or Technology related discipline required.
• Deep knowledge of digital technologies such as content management systems (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM) systems, e‑commerce, systems integration, website analytics, marketing automation, native apps, social…