Executive Director of Digital Transformation
We seek an innovative and strategic leader to drive our digital transformation, leveraging technology to enhance scalability, security, and performance. As CTO/Head of Engineering, you will guide our tech and product strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a culture of growth and servant leadership.
This is a hybrid role combining strategic leadership with hands-on involvement. Approximately 25–30% of the time will be dedicated to implementation and debugging, while the remaining focus will be on system architecture, technical direction, and guiding internal teams. You will work directly with external vendors and partners to align on expectations and drive outcomes.
About the Role:
We are transitioning from in-house backend development to a third-party tech provider to enhance scalability, security, and performance while reducing bugs and maintenance overhead. This is a strategic shift that allows us to focus on front-end improvements, marketing experiments, and product innovation. We need a leader excited about this transformation - someone who can refine product strategy, guide teams, and drive innovation rather than push for in-house backend development.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Technology & Product Strategy – Define and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with business goals and innovation.
* Leadership & Growth – Inspire, mentor, and empower teams to drive effective execution.
* Product Ownership & Execution – Oversee product evolution, ensuring front-end and API development supports user experience, marketing agility, and growth initiatives.
* Security & Scalability – Ensure site security, performance, and scalability by working with our third-party technology partner while keeping internal processes efficient.
* Technical Escalation & Support – Provide backup for critical issues and guide troubleshooting, ensuring smooth collaboration with third-party providers.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to leverage technology for business impact.
* Vendor & Partner Management – Manage relationships with external tech providers to maximize efficiency, reliability, and innovation.
You'll Thrive in This Role If:
* You are a visionary and servant leader who inspires teams and drives strategy.
* You are product-driven with business acumen, focusing on strategic impact rather than just technical execution.
* You are excited about transitioning to a third-party provider, focusing on innovation, scalability, and growth.
* You are technical but not hands-on daily, guiding decisions without coding every day.
* You are adaptable, proactive, and resourceful in navigating complex challenges.
* You are a tech enthusiast passionate about AI and emerging technologies.
* You are a strong communicator who can explain complex concepts to non-experts.
* You are remote-ready and thrive in a flexible, independent work environment.
Requirements:
* Leadership experience in a technology or product-focused executive role.
* Experience with client-side web development (HTML/CSS/JS/Smarty/Smarty Twig).
* Deep understanding of front-end and API-driven development (modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, AngularJS), CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Foundation, UI Kit), component-based architecture, GraphQL).
* Understanding of AWS, CDN, MariaDB, Apache web servers, Linux, Cloud computing, CI/CD, cybersecurity.
* Experience working with Platform as a Service (PaaS) and API-driven environments.
* Security and scalability expertise in a digital product environment.
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external technology vendors.
* Experience collaborating with external vendors to drive outcomes without direct management responsibility.
Nice to Have:
* Cloudflare (maintenance, security, performance optimization).
* WordPress, PHP, MySQL.
* GTM, on-site data tracking, SEO.
* Experience with automation tools, AI-driven tech, and experimentation platforms (e.g., VWO).
* UX/UI familiarity (Figma, Adobe XD).
About Our Ideal Candidate:
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our values and enthusiasm for empowering the world through technology. If you are a motivated and experienced leader with a passion for innovation and digital transformation, we encourage you to apply.
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