Vice President of Technology

Luckie and Company

(Duluth, Georgia)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About Luckie and Company

A human experience agency focused on customer engagement.

Responsibilities

**Job Description**

Luckie is seeking a dynamic VP, Technology or VP, Software Development to lead our agency’s technology practice. The person in this position will drive the vision and implementation of Luckie’s application development, database solutions (supporting the business intelligence function) and information technology services. We are looking for an innovative, strategic and client-facing technical visionary who knows marketing and technology solutions. The candidate should be excited to delight current and prospective clients with custom software development or integrated product solutions to drive advertising campaigns.

**Job Requirements**

* Advise agency regarding technology needs and lead a technology development team
* Identify opportunities and risks for delivering the company’s technology solutions, including identification of competitive services and opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles
* Assist with Luckie’s information technology, database and application development strategic plans, policies, programs and schedules for clients and partners
* Function as top-level contact to assist end users in determining IT requirements and solutions
* Coordinate closely with Account Management, Project Management, Creative and other departments to manage the day-to-day development aspects of multiple projects, reviewing requirements documentation and analysis, scoping, planning, engineering, implementation and new product introduction
* Develop and implement a strategic data governance, security and SDLC platform
* Drive technology solutions that accelerate and enhance creative output and product
* Oversee architected data base solutions
* Represent Luckie in new business and client discussions involving technology at the C-Suite level
* Facilitate and manage the integration of new and emerging technologies
* Manage SOC2 practices and ongoing audit compliance through the internal IT team
* Assess and, where appropriate, develop plans to integrate third-party tools, add-ons and interfaces that strengthen our product suite
* When and where appropriate, hire new resources and freelancers to strengthen and support the software development team
* Establish standards and policies for client-facing digital/technology areas
* Manage ongoing in-sourcing and outsourcing relationships directly or through the development team
* Constantly monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and digital trends

Job Description

Job Requirements

Advise agency regarding technology needs and lead a technology development team
Identify opportunities and risks for delivering the company’s technology solutions, including identification of competitive services and opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles
Assist with Luckie’s information technology, database and application development strategic plans, policies, programs and schedules for clients and partners
Function as top-level contact to assist end users in determining IT requirements and solutions
Coordinate closely with Account Management, Project Management, Creative and other departments to manage the day-to-day development aspects of multiple projects, reviewing requirements documentation and analysis, scoping, planning, engineering, implementation and new product introduction
Develop and implement a strategic data governance, security and SDLC platform
Drive technology solutions that accelerate and enhance creative output and product
Oversee architected data base solutions
Represent Luckie in new business and client discussions involving technology at the C-Suite level
Facilitate and manage the integration of new and emerging technologies
Manage SOC2 practices and ongoing audit compliance through the internal IT team
Assess and, where appropriate, develop plans to integrate third-party tools, add-ons and interfaces that strengthen our product suite
When and where appropriate, hire new resources and freelancers to strengthen and support the software development team
Establish standards and policies for client-facing digital/technology areas
Manage ongoing in-sourcing and outsourcing relationships directly or through the development team
Constantly monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and digital trends

Ideal Candidate

* 10-15 years’ experience in systems engineering, including systems analysis, design and documentation
* Skills or team management skills preferred in the following areas: CSS2 and 3, HTML5, AJAX, JavaScript, JQuery, MS .Net, PHP, Ruby on Rails, LINQ, MVC, SQL Server, XML and XSLT; Exact Target or similar email application a plus
* Experience in strategic planning and execution; knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management; knowledge of information technology computer systems and software and ability to manage entire spectrum of information technology operations
* Strong understanding of hosting infrastructure and platforms
* Experience in working in both Agile and Waterfall environments
* Experience with highly scalable enterprise-grade Web architectures
* Front end experience – strong understanding of Web, social and mobile technologies
* Deep knowledge of marketing technologies and ability to create/approve development estimates and timelines for delivery
* Experience managing data warehouses, data integration architectures and designs with a business intelligence and analytics team
* Experience in implementation of data visualization systems and supporting technologies
* Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to produce high-quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects; ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
* Willingness to work a flexible schedule
* Strong understanding of CRM, database marketing and the Internet, including industry trends, key players, terminology and overall dynamics of the marketplace
* Advanced negotiating skills and contract (statement of work) experience
* Proven hands-on experience with senior executives in medium to large business
* Agency or custom software experience a **Significant Plus**

10-15 years’ experience in systems engineering, including systems analysis, design and documentation
Skills or team management skills preferred in the following areas: CSS2 and 3, HTML5, AJAX, JavaScript, JQuery, MS .Net, PHP, Ruby on Rails, LINQ, MVC, SQL Server, XML and XSLT; Exact Target or similar email application a plus
Experience in strategic planning and execution; knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management; knowledge of information technology computer systems and software and ability to manage entire spectrum of information technology operations
Strong understanding of hosting infrastructure and platforms
Experience in working in both Agile and Waterfall environments
Experience with highly scalable enterprise-grade Web architectures
Front end experience – strong understanding of Web, social and mobile technologies
Deep knowledge of marketing technologies and ability to create/approve development estimates and timelines for delivery
Experience managing data warehouses, data integration architectures and designs with a business intelligence and analytics team
Experience in implementation of data visualization systems and supporting technologies
Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to produce high-quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects; ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Strong understanding of CRM, database marketing and the Internet, including industry trends, key players, terminology and overall dynamics of the marketplace
Advanced negotiating skills and contract (statement of work) experience
Proven hands-on experience with senior executives in medium to large business
Agency or custom software experience a Significant Plus