Director, Digital Engineering

Posted about 2 hours agoViewed
127100 - 152550 USD per year
AtlantaBostonChicagoDenverKansas CityMontrealNew York CityLos AngelesFull-TimeDigital Engineering
Company:MERGE
Location:Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City, Los Angeles
Languages:English
Seniority level:Director, 10+ years professional, 5+ years leadership
Experience:10+ years professional, 5+ years leadership
Skills:
LeadershipProject ManagementSoftware DevelopmentAgilePeople ManagementSCRUMCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategyMentoringAccount ManagementRisk ManagementTeam managementStakeholder management
Requirements:
10+ years of professional experience delivering enterprise-grade web/CMS solutions Strong background in consulting or agency environments 5+ years of team leadership experience managing technical resources and project portfolios Experience in creation of SOWs, management of staff plans, and oversight of delivery strategy Deep understanding of the DXP/CMS landscape (Sitecore, AEM, Drupal, Optimizely) Sufficient technical background to challenge estimates and understand architectural decisions Proven ability to lead client conversations to desirable outcomes Effectively negotiating trade-offs, managing expectations Supporting budget/investment discussions Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience Experience transitioning teams from monolithic CMS architectures to Headless/Composable stacks (Bonus) Experience assisting New Business teams in pitch presentations and RFP responses (Bonus) Familiarity with financial metrics regarding utilization, project margin, and burn rates (Bonus)
Responsibilities:
Take full ownership of a technical delivery team Responsible for end-to-end success of project delivery Leadership of engineering team Execute projects Align technical teams with business goals Proactively mitigate delivery risks Partner with Project Managers, Client Services, and Solution Consultants to craft SOWs, staff plans, and technology roadmaps Take ownership of project execution from kickoff to launch for a specific client portfolio Act as the primary escalation point for technical blockers and resolving major escalations Proactively identify and mitigate risks Ensuring projects meet enterprise-grade standards for security, performance, and accessibility Align cross-functional teams (Developers, Architects, BA, QA, and PMs) Manage project scope rigorously Collaborate with Solution Consultants and Architects to lead the technical definition phase Directly generating SOWs, critical assumptions, and comprehensive staff plans that align with budget constraints Partner with Strategy and Client Services to create and execute strategic 1-to-3-year technology roadmaps for clients Support budget and investment conversations Act as the primary technical point of contact Translate complex technical challenges into clear business language Coach and mentor supervised staff Advise leadership on talent strategies Drive the adoption of engineering best practices
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