TECHNICAL WEB LEAD

I. POSITION PURPOSE:

The Technical Web Lead will drive the strategic planning and execution of all web-related initiatives across the enterprise with a primary focus on the Drupal platform managed by Material. This role ensures the technical integrity scalability and performance of web solutions while aligning with business goals and security standards.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITY:

KEY MEASUREMENT:

Lead the technical planning and decision-making process for Drupal-based web projects including environment setup deployment strategy integration architecture and data modeling.

Translate functional requirements into robust technical designs in collaboration with stakeholders business analysts and development teams.

Define and enforce Drupal best practices architecture patterns and technology stack choices.

Oversee the development and integration of custom modules themes and third-party systems.

Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project resilience.

Review and approve technical deliverables ensuring quality and consistency across codebases and deployment pipelines.

Support DevOps and infrastructure teams in CI/CD pipeline design hosting architecture and performance monitoring.

Mentor technical leads and developers fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in Drupal technologies.

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II. BUSINESS EXPERTISE:

Proven experience in leading and managing large-scale projects from initiation to closure.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written for effective project reporting and documentation.

Deep understanding of enterprise-grade web architecture and content management systems particularly Drupal.

Experience working within global organizations and managing offshore development teams.

Familiarity with Material delivery models and support structures including SLA-based engagements and agile methodologies.

Proven ability to align technical execution with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.

III. MATRIX ORGANISATION / FUNCTIONAL LEAD

Reporting to the Global Manager of Enterprise Applications

IV. PROBLEM SOLVING:

Ability to proactively identify technical risks and resolve complex integration challenges.

Skilled in troubleshooting performance bottlenecks deployment issues and architectural misalignments.

Capable of balancing short-term delivery pressures with long-term platform sustainability.

V. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Flexible attitude and adaptability to different cultural norms

Willingness to travel and collaborate with teams across different regions

Commitment to meeting project deadlines and handling urgent cases

Strong communication and collaboration skills in English across cross-functional teams and geographies.

Ability to lead technical discussions and influence decision-making among senior stakeholders.

Empathetic mentor and coach fostering team growth and knowledge sharing.

VI. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.

7 years of experience in web development with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.

Extensive experience with Drupal architecture module development and theming.

Proficiency in DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines and cloud hosting environments.

Experience with agile project management and sprint planning.

Prior exposure to Material or similar enterprise platforms is a strong advantage.

Experience with Japanese culture.

Experience with Japanese Management methodologies like kaizen KJ methodology etc.