Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.
At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.
We are proud of:
A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration
The Senior Director Technology (all genders) is a strategic technology leader responsible for driving digital
transformation initiatives for Valtech clients through modern web technologies, cloud-native architectures, and AI-enabled solutions.
This role combines technology leadership, client advisory, solution innovation, and people leadership.
The individual will shape technology strategy, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams,
influence C-level stakeholders, and accelerate the adoption of AI-driven delivery and digital experiences across client engagements.
The Senior Director Technology (all genders) serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders,
ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, secure, and future-ready digital platforms while fostering engineering excellence and innovation.
Define technology vision and architecture strategies for enterprise-scale digital platforms.
Lead technology roadmaps across web, ecommerce, composable platforms, cloud, data, and AI.
Drive adoption of MACH, composable architecture, API-first ecosystems, and modern engineering practices.
Establish engineering standards, governance frameworks, and quality benchmarks.
Champion AI-first engineering and AI-assisted software development practices.
Shape AI strategy and implementation approaches for internal and client-facing solutions.
Guide teams in applying Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG architectures, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled customer experiences.
Evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
Define governance, security, and responsible AI practices.
Drive measurable business outcomes through AI innovation initiatives.
Act as executive technology advisor for strategic accounts.
Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and business executives.
Lead technology discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and transformation programs.
Translate business objectives into scalable technology solutions.
Support business development, pursuits, and executive presentations.
Provide technology oversight across multiple client programs.
Ensure successful execution of complex digital transformation initiatives.
Manage technology risk, engineering quality, scalability, and security.
Support program governance and strategic decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement in delivery methodologies.
Build and develop high-performing engineering organizations.
Mentor Engineering Managers, Architects, Tech Leads, and Senior Engineers.
Drive talent acquisition and workforce planning.
Promote continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture.
Contribute to sales, pre-sales, and solutioning activities.
Lead technology responses for strategic RFPs and proposals.
Support account growth through innovation and strategic advisory.
Identify opportunities for new service offerings and AI-enabled solutions.
Drive revenue growth and delivery profitability.
12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience.
5+ years in senior technology management roles.
Proven leadership of large distributed engineering teams.
Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously.
Strong expertise in:
Modern web application architectures
Headless CMS platforms
Ecommerce platforms
Cloud-native development
Microservices architecture
API-first ecosystems
Frontend engineering (React, Next.js, Angular, Vue)
Backend technologies (.NET, Java, Node.js)
Platform engineering and DevOps
Experience delivering solutions involving:
Generative AI
Large Language Models (LLMs)
RAG architectures
AI Agents and Agentic workflows
Prompt engineering
AI governance and responsible AI
Data platforms and analytics
MLOps and AI deployment practices
Deep knowledge of:
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Technology vision and strategy
Executive communication
Business acumen
Organizational leadership
Executive stakeholder management
Consultative selling
Solution shaping
Enterprise architecture advisory
Digital architecture
AI solution design
Cloud transformation
Security and governance
Revenue growth
Account expansion
P&L awareness
Contract and risk management
Revenue growth across technology engagements
Client satisfaction (NPS/CSAT)
Strategic account expansion
Solution win rate
Delivery quality
Technology governance compliance
Program success rate
AI adoption across projects
Employee engagement
Retention of key talent
Capability development
Leadership pipeline growth
AI solution adoption
New service offerings launched
Technology thought leadership contributions
Reusable accelerators and frameworks created
A successful Senior Director Technology at Valtech is a **technology executive, architect, innovator, and business leader **who can:
Influence C-suite stakeholders.
Lead large-scale digital transformation programs.
Scale engineering organizations.
Shape AI-enabled business solutions.
Drive growth through innovation.
Position Valtech as a trusted technology partner in experience innovation and AI-driven transformation.
This profile would fit well within Valtech’s DACH leadership structure and supports the company’s increasing focus on AI-powered delivery, experience innovation, composable platforms, and cloud-native engineering.
We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.
Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.
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We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.
Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.
At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.
At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.
Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.
Why do we state “all genders” in the title of this job description? As per the AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) in Germany and equivalent in France, jobs must be advertised in a gender-neutral manner. We use the statement (all genders) to make it clear that this position is open to all genders in these countries, even if the job title itself can be translated or interpreted as "masculine" in the French or German language.