About the Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Technology Operations to lead the organization’s technology operations, infrastructure services, IT service management, operational excellence, and enterprise technology initiatives. This executive-level leadership role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, scalability, and performance of technology operations while driving continuous improvement across IT services and operational processes.
The Director of Technology Operations will partner closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Product Management, Customer Success, Finance, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to align technology operations with business objectives. This leader will oversee technology service delivery, operational governance, cloud operations, vendor management, incident management, business continuity, and strategic technology planning.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive leadership experience in enterprise technology operations, IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, and operational management. Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, business acumen, technical expertise, strategic planning, and the ability to build high-performing teams that deliver reliable and secure technology services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organization’s technology operations strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Lead enterprise technology operations, IT service management, infrastructure, cloud operations, and operational support teams.
- Ensure the availability, performance, scalability, and reliability of enterprise technology platforms.
- Establish operational governance, service delivery standards, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee incident management, problem management, change management, and service request processes.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience programs.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams to strengthen security operations, compliance, and risk management.
- Partner with Engineering and DevOps teams to improve deployment processes, operational automation, and platform reliability.
- Manage enterprise technology budgets, operational planning, resource allocation, and vendor relationships.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency and scalability.
- Monitor operational performance using dashboards, analytics, and executive reporting.
- Lead technology modernization, cloud transformation, automation, and digital operations initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop technology operations leaders, managers, and technical professionals.
- Present operational performance, strategic initiatives, and technology roadmaps to executive leadership.
- Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous innovation.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in technology operations, IT infrastructure, cloud operations, or enterprise technology management.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading enterprise technology operations teams.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Deep understanding of IT Service Management (ITIL), infrastructure operations, networking, cloud technologies, and enterprise systems.
- Experience managing large-scale technology operations, service delivery, and operational transformation initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational risk management.
- Experience with monitoring, automation, ITSM platforms, and enterprise operational analytics.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, financial management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Strategic and visionary leadership.
- Strong technical and operational expertise.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation abilities.
- Proven ability to lead organizational and technology transformation.
- Strong financial planning and operational management capabilities.
- Outstanding relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Adaptability within rapidly evolving technology environments.
- Passion for operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Support
The Director of Technology Operations serves as a senior technology leader responsible for ensuring enterprise technology services operate efficiently, securely, and reliably. This role partners with Executive Leadership, Engineering, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Finance, Product, and Customer Success to optimize technology operations and enable business success.
Through operational governance, cloud modernization, service management, infrastructure optimization, automation, and technology transformation, this position directly contributes to improved service reliability, business continuity, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and long-term organizational growth.
Working Conditions
- Fully Remote position within the United States.
- Executive-level remote work environment supporting distributed technology teams.
- Flexible schedule supporting multiple time zones and critical operational activities.
- Participation in executive planning sessions, operational reviews, and technology leadership meetings.
- Occasional domestic and international travel for strategic planning, leadership meetings, conferences, and vendor engagements.
- Company-provided executive technology, collaboration platforms, and professional development resources.
Job Function
The Director of Technology Operations is responsible for leading enterprise technology operations, IT service management, cloud infrastructure, operational governance, service delivery, business continuity, and technology modernization initiatives. This role ensures technology operations remain secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation Package: $300,000 – $425,000 annually, based on leadership experience, technology operations expertise, organizational complexity, cloud infrastructure knowledge, industry background, and overall qualifications.
Our comprehensive executive benefits package includes:
- Annual executive performance bonus
- Long-term incentive and equity opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
- Executive-level paid time off and company holidays
- Paid parental and family leave
- Home office and remote work reimbursement
- Executive leadership coaching and professional development
- Cloud, ITIL, and technology certification sponsorship
- Conference attendance and continuing education support
- Employee wellness and mental health resources
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible remote work environment
- Significant opportunities for executive leadership and career advancement
Why Join Us
Join an organization where technology operations are essential to delivering innovation, reliability, and exceptional customer experiences. As the Director of Technology Operations, you will shape enterprise operational strategy, lead mission-critical technology initiatives, and build high-performing teams that ensure secure, scalable, and resilient technology services.
This is an opportunity to influence enterprise technology strategy, drive operational excellence, and make a lasting impact within a remote-first organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.