Director Technology

Role & responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization's technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead technology architecture, software engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Build and manage high-performing technology and engineering teams.
• Own the technology roadmap, priorities, budgets, and delivery timelines.
• Drive scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performance technology solutions.
• Oversee software development lifecycle, Agile practices, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, platforms, tools, and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain technology standards, architecture principles, governance, and security practices.
• Partner with business, product, operations, finance, and senior leadership teams to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Manage technology vendors, partners, contracts, and third-party solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technology, cybersecurity, operational, and compliance risks.
• Monitor system performance, availability, scalability, and reliability.
• Drive automation, process optimization, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineering managers, technical leads, and senior technology professionals.
• Present technology strategy, progress, risks, and investments to senior leadership and other stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

• 7 to 12 years of experience in technology, software engineering, IT, or related leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Technology Management, IT Management, Business Administration, or Strategy is an advantage.
• Proven experience leading technology/engineering teams and large-scale technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, software architecture, DevOps, cybersecurity, databases, APIs, and modern technology stacks.
• Experience developing and executing technology roadmaps and digital transformation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum, SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps, system design, and engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendors, technology investments, and operational risks.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology initiatives to revenue, efficiency, customer experience, and business growth.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, and cross-functional environment.
• Certifications such as AWS/Azure/GCP, PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP/CISM, or Scrum are desirable.