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Director of Technology & Automation
Position : Full-Time
Location : This position offers remote work from Los Angeles or Denver. Please be aware that applications from candidates residing outside of California and Colorado will not be considered.
OVERVIEW
Movement Strategy is seeking a strategic technology leader to drive digital transformation across our remote-first agency. Reporting to the COO and partnering closely with the SVP of Creative & Strategic Innovation, you'll architect and implement the systems and automations that enable our teams to work smarter. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a passion for automation, and the ability to balance innovation with operational excellence
A BIT ABOUT US
Movement Strategy believes that social media is the most important marketing channel. At Movement, we lead the best brand social channels (like Netflix, Amazon, WarnerMedia, Intuit, and more) to make award-winning social-centric work that breaks through the cultural zeitgeist and drives unparalleled brand growth. Our vision is to create a future where brands add real value to every community they touch - and our employees get to be a part of creating that future. We have remote hubs in New York, Denver, and LA, and we span across the United States. Our team of high-performers thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and creativity is encouraged at every turn. We prioritize professional growth and development, offering continuous learning opportunities and a supportive atmosphere that empowers our teams to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Systems Strategy : Integration & Automation (60%)
- Develop and oversee high-level strategy (tech roadmap, innovation initiatives, etc.)
- Design / implement comprehensive integration strategy across agency platforms and tools
- Audit current tools / systems to provide optimizations (consolidation, smarter solutions)
- Create automated workflows to eliminate manual processes and reduce tool fragmentation
- Build scalable data flows between critical systems (reporting, project management, creative)
- Partner with SVP of Creative & Strategic Innovation on AI and automation initiatives
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance agency capabilities
- Lead platform consolidation efforts to improve efficiency and reduce complexity
Security & Technology Architecture (25%)
Strategic Vendor Management (15%)
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
IDEAL QUALITIES
BENEFITS & PERKS
Movement Strategy's approach to the future of work : We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have a partnership with WeWork which allows our employees to have a membership to any location nationwide. We recruit in our three main states of California, Colorado, and New York.
As a leader in social advertising, we rely on the creativity of our people to deliver the best work for our clients. In return, we invest in our employees by offering them a diverse suite of benefits from best-in-class carriers, with enough choice and flexibility to keep our team and their families healthy and happy today and tomorrow.
SALARY & COMPENSATION
In compliance with local and state law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles that will be performed in New York City, Colorado, and California. The range listed is just one component of Movement Strategy's total compensation package for employees. Individual compensation varies based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, years of relevant experience, qualifications, and certifications or other professional licenses held. Movement Strategy prides itself on providing competitive salaries and actively works to ensure there is pay equity across the company.
Pay Range : $125 to $145k salary per year
Movement Strategy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they check every single box. Movement Strategy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages those from historically and systemically marginalized communities to apply.
We believe that what we put out into the world matters. And since we were founded on the principles of paving our own path, we take bold steps toward what we believe is the right direction. This means addressing the big stuff : the systems of inequality that impact some of us far more than others. As culture creators, we firmly believe we have a responsibility to our colleagues, clients, communities, and the industry to live up to the Movement's name. We confront inequities head-on as they come, knowing that this work is never done and that we must keep the momentum.
Salary : $125,000 - $145,000
