Urgent Senior Director of Technology

Job Description

Who We Are

The next step of your career starts here, where you can bring your own unique mix of skills and perspectives to a fast-growing team.

Metyis is a global and forward-thinking firm operating across a wide range of industries, developing and delivering AI & Data, Digital Commerce, Marketing & Design solutions and Advisory services. At Metyis, our long-term partnership model brings long-lasting impact and growth to our business partners and clients through extensive execution capabilities.

With our team, you can experience a collaborative environment with highly skilled multidisciplinary experts, where everyone has room to build bigger and bolder ideas. Being part of Metyis means you can speak your mind and be creative with your knowledge. Imagine the things you can achieve with a team that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

We are Metyis. Partners for Impact.

What We Offer

- Interact with C-level at our clients on regular basis to drive their business towards impactful change
- Lead your team in creating new business solutions
- Seize opportunities at the client and at Metyis in our entrepreneurial environment
- Become part of a fast growing international and diverse team

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Senior Director of Technology with 12 - 16 years of experience to join our team in Gurgaon.

Main Focal Points:

- Strategic Leadership: Drive the technology strategy for the e-commerce domain, aligning it with business goals to ensure scalability, innovation, and market competitiveness.
- Stakeholder Management: Engage with top-level executives such as CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs, providing insights and recommendations on technology-driven business strategies.
- Will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the clients.
- Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing technical team, leveraging your personal network to attract top talent and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Business Growth: Play a pivotal role in business development by pitching to potential clients, participating in proposal creation, and helping secure new projects.
- Project Oversight: Oversee the execution of e-commerce projects, ensuring that technology solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
- Technology Roadmap: Develop and maintain a technology roadmap that supports the company&aposs business objectives, ensuring alignment with the latest industry trends and innovations.
- Collaborate with Partners, to formulate and deploy long-term strategic plans for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost-effective solutions and communication technologies to wider group.
- Client Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor for key clients, understanding their business needs and proposing technology solutions that drive their success.
- Direct research on potential technology solutions and implementations in support of new initiatives, opportunities, and procurement efforts
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, sales, and marketing teams to ensure the seamless integration of technology with business initiatives.
- Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements.

What You Will Bring

- E-commerce Expertise: 12 - 16 years of extensive experience in the e-commerce domain, with a deep understanding of the technology and business aspects that drive success in this space.
- Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading large, diverse technology teams, with a focus on mentorship, team building, and talent development.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at the highest levels of the organization.
- Business Acumen: Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities, craft compelling value propositions, and contribute to business growth.
- Technical Proficiency: Hands-on development experience, with a strong understanding of modern e-commerce platforms, cloud infrastructure, and software development best practices.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and execute a technology strategy that supports business goals, drives innovation, and ensures long-term success.
- Network and Influence: Strong industry connections and the ability to leverage these to attract talent, forge partnerships, and drive business growth.
- Adaptability and Versatility: A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (C2 - Native level).

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