Director Of IT

Summary

Join Movement Strategy as their Director of Technology & Automation, a remote position based in Los Angeles or Denver. You will be a strategic technology leader driving digital transformation, reporting to the COO and collaborating with the SVP of Creative & Strategic Innovation. This role requires architecting and implementing systems and automations to enhance team efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, a passion for automation, and balances innovation with operational excellence. Movement Strategy offers a remote-first culture with various benefits and perks. The position focuses on systems strategy, security & technology architecture, and strategic vendor management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• Experience with workflow automation tools, API integrations and platforms
• Advanced level of understanding and interest with AI/innovation fields
• Must understand both technical architecture and business/creative workflows
• Strong background in systems integration and automation (and custom API/integration)
• Experience building and implementing technology transformation strategies
• Deep understanding of security architecture and compliance requirements
• Experience with SOC 2 compliance and implementation
• Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
• Familiarity with identity management solutions (Okta, Azure AD)
• Experience with cloud security best practices (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Track record of reducing manual processes through technical solutions
• Ability to balance innovation with operational stability
• Experience managing technology vendors and partnerships
• Understanding of creative/agency workflows and pain points
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee high-level strategy (tech roadmap, innovation initiatives, etc.)
• Design/implement comprehensive integration strategy across agency platforms and tools
• Audit current tools/systems to provide optimizations (consolidation, smarter solutions)
• Create automated workflows to eliminate manual processes and reduce tool fragmentation
• Build scalable data flows between critical systems (reporting, project management, creative)
• Partner with SVP of Creative & Strategic Innovation on AI and automation initiatives
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance agency capabilities
• Lead platform consolidation efforts to improve efficiency and reduce complexity
• Define and implement agency-wide security architecture
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and industry regulations
• Architect secure frameworks for automation and integration
• Guide technology decisions to support business objectives
• Develop and maintain technology roadmap
• Lead security audits and certifications
• Provide executive oversight of managed service provider relationship
• Ensure service level agreements align with agency needs
• Guide infrastructure decisions to support automation initiatives
• Manage strategic technology partnerships and contracts
• Drive vendor selection and evaluation process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advertising, marketing, and/or social media
• Strong experience and network with IT 3rd parties (help desk, security, dev)
• Background in API integration and data flow architecture
• Knowledge of AI/ML implementation in business context
• History of leading digital transformation initiatives
• Experience with remote-first technology infrastructure
• Passion for enabling creative teams through technology

Benefits

• 100% employee contribution for health (base plan), vision, and dental
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully-Remote Agency
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Take-As-You-Need Paid Time Off
• Take-As-You-Need Paid Mental Health Days
• 10 days minimum required off per year
• (11) Company Paid Holidays
• (3) Summer Fridays- Fully Off
• Week-Long Winter Agency Closure
• Support for continued education
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Movement Journey Program - Stipend for personal growth
• Health and Wellness Program
• WeWork Membership
• Positive Impact and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committees
• Employee Resource Groups