What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Technology position at Insomniac Design, Inc.?
Insomniac Design is a global digital agency headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in London, Bucharest and Chisinau. We're an agile, determined and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise - Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. We specialize in human-centered design with deep focus on design thinking and digital transformation.
As the Director of Technology , you will be responsible for leading, managing, and scaling our technology teams in order to successfully deliver digital client experiences. You'll partner with executive and cross-functional leadership to set departmental standards, optimize processes, and oversee team development. To be successful in this role, you will need hands-on technical knowledge across multiple disciplines and systems.
Responsibilities :
- Builds, manages, and develops a global, multidisciplinary technology team.
- Oversees the development and delivery of end-to-end digital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Supports business development activities, including proposal development, project estimates, and client pitches.
- Reviews project functional and technical requirements; proactively identifies and mitigates technology risks.
- Serves as a technical subject matter expert and leads client conversations to assess technology needs, recommend solutions, and foster relationships.
- Ensures the creation and maintenance of critical product documentation (technical requirements, system infrastructure, etc.).
- Defines and implements software development standards and processes.
- Coordinates with third-party hosting providers and oversees the support and monitoring of client products.
- Ensures quality standards are maintained, including code reviews, testing, and performance.
- Explores and adopts best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
- Ensures compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and ethical technology practices.
- Leads and fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
- Commutes to our Washington, D.C. office for internal and client meetings, as needed.
- Travels internationally to our Chișinău office, on occasion.
Skills & Experience :
185,000 - $225,000 a year
Applicant Eligibility : Please note, candidates who are eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship are eligible to apply. No recruiters or staffing agencies please.
Salary : $185,000 - $225,000
