Director of Technology 5237
The Guardian

London
•3 hours ago
•No application
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THE COMPANY Our client specialises in creating, managing and distributing content across diverse platforms while providing comprehensive solutions to measure and maximise media reach. THE ROLE As the voice of technology for the business, you will lead the strategic planning, development and implementation of the agency’s technology strategy, ensuring that it aligns with the overall business strategy. Key responsibilities: Develop, execute and maintain the technology strategy and road map to translate business needs into technical solutionsEvaluate existing workflows and platforms with a view to optimising them with latest methodologies and automation technologies to deliver competitive advantageLead and manage the technology team and create a culture of collaboration between all departmentsBuild and oversee the technology budget, effectively manage all tenders, SLAs and service provider relationships to ensure cost-effective solutionsEnsure that all technology practices are compliant with relevant legal regulations and security accreditationsDevelop a robust data architecture to enhance organisational intelligence and enable advanced analytics, actionable insights and real-time reporting THE PERSON With senior leadership experience gained in a media, entertainment, or digital production/post production environment, you will have a proven ability to set and deliver a long-term technology strategy. You will have led technology teams and will be comfortable shaping a roadmap that aligns technology investment with business priorities. It’s essential you have hands-on experience with the platforms and workflows that underpin high-volume creative and localisation operations — from asset management systems to cloud infrastructure, automation, and secure delivery environments. A strong understanding of content-security standards and ex



