Group Director, Tech Operations And Delivery

We seek a seasoned, strategic, and process-driven technology leader to join our global team at Code and Theory as Head of Technology Operations and Delivery, reporting directly to the Global Chief Technology Officer.
We require a leader with deep engineering expertise and a process-oriented mindset.
This person must be capable of balancing hands-on technical decision-making, high-level strategy, and team building.
As a senior leader, you will drive the operational efficiency of our technology delivery functions, lead a high-performing team, and advance our processes, tools, and capabilities to meet evolving business needs.
In this role, you will lead the intake, planning, and execution of technical projects across our organization, including the US, LATAM, and APAC (India and Philippines) teams.
Your mission is to elevate our technology delivery capabilities to meet the unique demands of our expanding ventures, including our foray into federal government work.
You will work across technology teams, fostering collaboration across disciplines and with client engineering teams to ensure alignment with business and delivery goals.
As a senior leader, you will drive operational efficiency, oversee a high-performing team, and contribute to the continuous evolution of our processes, tools, and capabilities.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Lead the strategic direction for technology operations and delivery, ensuring alignment with business goalsFoster collaboration across multiple disciplines to support high-impact and high-visibility initiativesDevelop and implement strategies to enhance our delivery capabilities, especially in the federal government sectorDevelop a growth plan for the technical delivery team to support our technology's global scale and enterprise natureOversee hiring, budget forecasting, and managementBuild and nurture a collaborative, high-performance cultureEnsure adequate resource allocation and capacity management to meet project demandsOptimize team utilization and balance workload across projectsEvaluate incoming projects and prioritize based on business impact and urgencyDetermine resource needs to support efficient project kickoff and executionCollaborate closely with our Global Teams, Head of Quality Engineering, Production, Product Management, and ResourcingEnsure seamless project delivery, goal alignment, and clear communication across teamsWork closely with global engineering teams to ensure alignment with business and delivery objectivesProactively identify potential risks and address project roadblocksImplement robust mitigation strategies to maintain timelines and quality standardsDrive the adoption of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and process improvementsEnhance operational efficiency and delivery capabilitiesAct as a primary point of contact for senior leadersPresent project updates, resource requirements, and performance metricsEnsure alignment with organizational objectivesLeverage experience in delivering technology solutions to federal government clientsEnsure compliance with federal regulations and standards such as FedRAMP and FISMANavigate federal procurement processes and maintain relationships with government agenciesWHAT YOU'LL NEED: Extensive experience in technology operations and delivery, including advanced certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum)Master-level experience with Agile and other project management methodologies (SAFe, Lean Six Sigma, etc.
)Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex projects with cross-functional dependenciesDeep engineering expertise with a solid process-driven mindsetExperience leading Agile teams and familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworksExceptional proficiency in tools like JIRA, Trello, Asana, or Identical for reporting and managing projects at scaleDeep technical knowledge and experience with technical design/architecture across a range of web technologies (React, Next.js, Vue), native technologies (Swift, Kotlin, React Native), MarTech tools (CMS, CRM, eCommerce, Experiments, Analytics), and data products (Data Management, ETL, ELT, Storage, Operations), and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and DevOps practicesComprehensive understanding of federal government technology delivery requirementsExperience ensuring compliance with key federal regulations such as FedRAMP, FISMA, FAR, and NIST standards, addressing cybersecurity, procurement, privacy, accessibility, and supply chain requirementsKnowledge of government contracting and procurement processesAdvanced abilities in project triage, prioritization, and resource managementAbility to balance tactical execution with strategic planningStrong problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges and improve processesExceptional skills in stakeholder management, with experience communicating project status and strategic initiatives to executive leadersStrong communication skills for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExpertise in team building, talent development, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance cultureBachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related fieldABOUT US Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology.
We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients.
With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve.
With a remote-first approach to our people, we have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Mediacurrent, Rhythm, and TrueLogic.
Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing.
We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.
The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent.
We're always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.
The target range of base compensation for this role is $230,000-$300,000.
Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

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