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Senior Technology Director

Senior Technology Director

Club ColorsHoffman Estates, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are :

We are a premium branding solutions company committed to empowering brands in the corporate and collegiate markets. Our team drives exceptional service and innovation, helping our clients make a lasting impact. With a proven track record of growth and dedication to our core values, we're here to provide high-quality, timely solutions that support our clients' success.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technology Director to lead the executional and operational delivery of our custom ERP ecosystem, with deep involvement in the integration of e-commerce platforms (primarily Shopify). This is a senior-level technical leadership role that requires strategic oversight of global development resources, infrastructure partners, and local e-commerce admins—anchored by a deep understanding of software architecture and engineering processes.

Although coding is not expected , the ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background —including hands-on experience earlier in their career—enabling them to deeply understand developer workflows , accurately scope technical work , and provide grounded evaluations of what is and isn't possible when building innovative solutions.

This role reports directly to the Co-CEOs and is central to transforming our systems into a SaaS-enabled, industry-disruptive platform .

What You'll Do :

  • Translate business vision into technical execution by operationalizing co-CEO directives through technical planning and global team coordination.
  • Manage Delhi-based ERP project managers (MariaDB, PHP, Angular) and Pakistan-based Shopify development teams , ensuring smooth execution across codebases and integration points.
  • Supervise and support 3 local semi-technical Shopify administrators , elevating e-commerce performance, user experience, and uptime along with report writing and analysis.
  • Scope and estimate new features accurately in collaboration with developers, weighing customer impact, code complexity, and time-to-market.
  • Institutionalize ERP and platform knowledge to reduce single-point-of-failure risk, with an emphasis on documentation and cross-team alignment.
  • Partner with our Managed IT provider to ensure high availability, scalability, and security across internal and customer-facing systems.
  • Serve as a systems-level thinker , capable of evaluating proposed features for feasibility, edge cases, and long-term extensibility.
  • Monitor KPIs, unblock teams, and create executive-level reporting on platform progress, technical debt, and SaaS-readiness.
  • Support our mission to "Uberize" the industry with scalable, customer-first innovation.

Who You Are :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in IT operations, product delivery, or software engineering leadership, including global team oversight.
  • Strong foundation in software engineering , with demonstrable understanding of systems using MariaDB, PHP, and Angular (or similar frameworks).
  • Ability to read, critique, and scope technical plans without necessarily needing to write the code.
  • Experience navigating the challenges of scaling custom ERP systems and transitioning to SaaS models.
  • Outstanding communication skills and the ability to serve as a technical translator between executives and engineering teams.
  • Track record of reducing friction , eliminating ambiguity, and accelerating delivery cycles.
  • Direct experience working with Shopify or similar e-commerce ecosystems preferred.
  • Familiarity with Managed IT partnerships and cloud infrastructure tools preferred.
  • Formal training or certification in project management or IT service delivery (e.g., PMP, ITIL) preferred.

    • What's in It for You?

  • In-office in Hoffman Estates, IL
  • No travel required.
  • Base compensation target : $180,000+ bonus , depending on experience and alignment with our technical and strategic needs.
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