1. Technology & Product Leadership
- Define and execute the digital technology roadmap aligned with the transformation plan.
- Translate business needs into functional specifications and technical solutions.
- Oversee the lifecycle of internal tools (design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance).
- Evaluate existing tools and decide whether to rebuild or replace with modern tech.
2. Team Management & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor the internal tech team.
- Coordinate cross-department requests (Sales, Ops, Content, Finance).
- Ensure documentation, knowledge sharing, and skill development within the team.
3. Infrastructure & Security Oversight
- Supervise infrastructure performance, cloud deployments (AWS/Azure), and security.
- Define IT standards, governance, and access policies.
- Ensure high availability, data protection, and integration with existing platforms.
4. Innovation & Automation
- Drive automation projects for reporting, workflow optimization, and CRM integration.
- Identify opportunities for AI-driven process improvements.
- Introduce agile development and DevOps practices to accelerate delivery.
Required Technical Skills
- 8 12 years of experience in IT management, DevOps, and digital product development.
- Strong coding background (APIs, automation frameworks).
- Proven experience in business analysis and translating user needs into digital tools.
- Experience with cloud computing, containerization, and monitoring systems.
- Understanding of programmatic advertising, AdTech, or media systems is a plus.
- Experience leading small multidisciplinary teams.
Essential Soft Skills
- Time management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for report delivery.
- Communication: Clear and effective communication with team members, management, and clients.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in reports and information provided to stakeholders.
- Problem-solving: Identifying issues and finding solutions, particularly in analyzing revenue and cost data.
- Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, such as the tech team, to align on cost-related matters.
- Adaptability: Being flexible to changes in requirements or priorities.
- Client relationship management: Building rapport with clients and understanding their information needs.
- Analytical skills: Ability to analyze data and derive meaningful insights to improve reporting and decision-making processes.