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Vice President/Director, Technology
Digitas
Boston, MA, United States
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Overview
Vice President/Director – Technology
DigitasLBi is a highly-caffeinated playground where brilliant minds come together to make bold, award-winning advertising. We use data-driven insights to guide our work, but we also believe in a healthy dose of spirited storytelling. Paving the way for this is our amazing Technology team, dedicated to transforming the marketing landscape. Right now, we’re looking for a talented Vice President/Directorto lead the charge. Up for it? Read on.
What you’ll do:
As Vice President/Director of Technology, you'll lead project and client teams to deliver innovative technical solutions that move our clients’ business forward. Day to day, your responsibilities will include:
• Participating in business development
• Developing and managing project forecasts, budgets and plans
• Creating and reviewing business, functional and technical requirements, architecture and design
• Reinforcing accountability and responsibility for delivering the highest quality deliverables to clients
• Staying current with emerging technologies and contributing to overall technical direction of technology
• Accurately estimating hours and project time needs, and actively participate in requirements definition
• Identifying and evaluating 3rd party vendors
• Working closely with staffing to anticipate needs and fill them accordingly
• Developing initial concepts for client projects and defining project scope, budgets and timelines
• Managing the overall QA process to ensure high quality, on-time technology deliverables
• Providing technology insights and recommendations to clients
• Developing direct reports through thoughtful, timely performance reviews and development plans
• Encouraging and empowering technology colleagues to speak up and promote the capability
• Sharing technology and best practices across our offices nationally
We’re looking for an experienced Vice President/Director of Technology who’s also a delight to work with, which usually includes:
• A four-year degree (Computer Science or equivalent preferred)
• 10 to 12 years managing technical teams in the development of highly complex, enterprise-class web implementations (preferably at a creative agency)
• Project Management Certification (preferred)
• Significant experience matching Internet technologies to business needs
• Successful record of accurately scoping budget and resources on complex projects
• Strong history of collaborating with creative teams
• Impressive technical experience and senior level project delivery experience
• Deep familiarity with the digital environment
• Willingness to travel as needed – you’re open to new places, new faces and new ideas
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Impressive understanding of business and technical processes and how they’ll support clients’ business
• Complete knowledge of QA processes and conventions
• Ability to be nimble and operate effectively, even in ambiguous situations
• Clear communication and delegation – you easily break tasks down so the team can divide and conquer
• Exceptional client facing and presentation skills – you’re poised, articulate and convincing
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