Director of Website Development

Director of Website Development

Location: Huntley, IL (Full-Time)

Reports to: General Manager / Owner

The Role

Rhino Group is seeking a Director of Website Development to serve as the strategic engine and technical authority of our agency. This is a leadership position for a seasoned expert who can serve as a "North Star" for our entire development department.

You will oversee a team of Project Managers and Developers, ensuring that every project we deliver is technically sound, commercially viable, and ahead of the curve.

We are looking for a leader who doesn't wait for instructions but instead brings new ideas, identifies efficiencies, and owns the technical roadmap for our clients. While you won't be writing code, you must "speak the language" fluently enough to mentor developers and simplify complex concepts for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Departmental Leadership: Provide high-level direction to the development team and PMs. You are responsible for the department's standards, workflow efficiency, and overall output quality.
• Technical Strategy & Scoping: Lead the transition from Sales to Production. You will dive into complex requirements to architect solutions involving WordPress, BigCommerce, Shopify, and custom Laravel or AWS Lambda integrations.
• Strategic Client Partnership: Act as a lead consultant for existing clients, identifying opportunities for new features or optimizations that drive their business forward.
• Proposal & SOW Mastery: Craft detailed Scopes of Work and technical proposals that are accurate, professional, and clear.
• Performance & SEO Oversight: Use industry-standard tools such as SEMrush and Screaming Frog to ensure our builds are not only functional but also optimized for search, AI, and high-performance environments.
• Innovation: Champion the integration of modern tools (including Gemini and other AI workflows) to keep our internal processes and client offerings at the cutting edge.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in web development or technical project management, with a proven track record of leading teams in an agency setting.
• Deep Architectural Knowledge: While this is a non-coding role, you must have a strong understanding of the web development lifecycle.
• E-commerce Expertise: Extensive experience with WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Shopify, or other e-commerce platforms.
• Strategic SEO Knowledge: Proficiency to guide technical SEO strategies during and after builds.
• Visionary Leadership: The ability to manage 8–10 direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and excellence.
• Exceptional Communication: You must be able to move seamlessly between a technical deep-dive with developers and a strategic presentation to a client.

Why Join Rhino Group?

Based in Huntley, IL, Rhino Group is a thriving agency where your voice actually matters. You won't just be a gear in a machine; you will be the one refining the machine itself. We offer a collaborative environment where you can lead a talented team and work on diverse, high-impact projects.

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person