WHO ARE WE?
The bigger picture: DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, TikTok, eBay, ASOS, Zoopla, Twitch, Patagonia and many, many more.
Our team of 4,000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on five continents deliver pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. We live and breathe our ‘big enough to cope, small enough to care’ ethos, providing an inclusive, supportive and exciting place to accelerate your career.
JOB PURPOSE:
As the Adobe Practice Technology Director, you will be responsible for building consistency in the quality of the technology service and leading and managing the Technology craft. You will play a critical role in shaping our strategy, driving innovation, building out the service line and ensuring seamless integration of your craft to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
You will work in a vibrant environment with clever minds that work for various large global clients. At DEPT®, we’re eager to hire the most talented experts in the game; people who continuously strive to improve their craft, are eager to learn, want to inspire others, and strive for a better world.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work together with the CTO, Regional Strategy Directors, Global Craft Leads and Local Leadership to define and implement the overall craft strategy for Technology
- Continuously drive and evolve the service line to ensure we have the most competitive offering in the market and ensure that we have the right people, in the right places to execute that competitive offering
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and leverage cutting-edge solutions to enhance our capabilities and service offerings to our clients
- Ensure that we deliver the best quality work by utilising our smart clusters of services e.g. centers of excellence
- Provide thought leadership within the craft to our clients and also internally, sharing insights, best practices, and emerging trends to guide strategic decision-making and ensure that we continue to innovate/pioneer so that we are always one step ahead of the competition
- Evaluate and recommend solutions that align with client needs, business objectives, and industry best practices with a strong emphasis on client satisfaction, quality and performance
- Responsibility for the relevant service line partnerships
- Act as a strategic partner to clients, understanding their goals and objectives, and translating them into deliverable strategies.
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Provide strong leadership and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, ensuring the team across (insert market remit) has the resources and support needed to succeed.
- Track and report on key performance indicators, project status, and technology trends to stakeholders.
- Build and ensure consistency in the quality of the technology service across (insert market remit) in conjunction with the global CSO and Regional Strategy Director.
SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
- You must have experience working with Adobe Stack for a minimum of 5 years
- Proven experience in technology leadership, preferably in a digital agency or related industry
- In-depth knowledge of the industry and trends within the technology craft
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and team members
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams and people to build a great culture
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive, results-oriented approach and high adaptability
- Assertive and able to take charge of a situation when appropriate and drive growth.
- A visionary leader with a passion for driving excellence
- A strong commitment to ethical business practices, diversity, inclusion, and corporate social responsibility
WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:
DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our
people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. We hope that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 4000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.
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