DescriptionPosition Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Director of Technology Strategy to lead key areas of planning and execution across our R&D organization. This role will be instrumental in shaping our long-term technology roadmap managing key vendor and technology partnerships and driving initiatives that enhance technical onboarding talent development and organizational agility.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology Roadmap and Execution
- Evolve the R&D technology roadmap in alignment with strategic goals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to remove execution barriers and manage technical interdependencies.
- Drive high-impact technical initiatives to accelerate development and scale engineering capabilities.
Strategic Planning and Measurement
- Optimize resource allocation to ensure delivery on product roadmap priorities.
- Define and manage key KPIs to track execution efficiency product quality and strategic impact.
Vendor and Technology Partner Management
- Evaluate select and manage strategic technology vendors and partners.
- Negotiate contracts SLAs and collaboration frameworks.
- Ensure external partnerships align with internal capabilities and long-term goals.
Talent and Team Development
- Collaborate on technical hiring strategies and build diverse talent pipelines.
- Design onboarding mentorship and career development programs for technical roles.
- Monitor retention and engagement to foster a high-performing engineering culture.
Communication and Change Management
- Translate complex technical strategies into clear actionable plans for diverse stakeholders.
- Drive change management initiatives to support technology transformation and adoption.
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment through strategic planning sessions and executive briefings.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- 10 years of experience in technology leadership in strategic or R&D-focused roles.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.
Proven Capabilities
- Track record of building and executing technology roadmaps.
- Strong experience managing vendor relationships and external partnerships.
- Proficient with agile R&D methodologies and product development cycles.
- Exceptional communication facilitation and change management skills.
- Deep understanding of technical talent development and organizational design.
Required Experience:
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