FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Director, Technical Solutions?
The primary responsibility is to lead a cross-functional team to deliver product solutions that meet business requirements and engineering specifications, focusing on Enterprise Content Management capabilities and solution delivery.
What experience is required for this position?
A minimum of 5+ years of experience in an engineering or technology leadership position is required, along with experience in content management technologies.
What educational background is preferred for this role?
A post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred.
Is there a focus on a particular industry experience?
Experience working in the financial services industry is considered an asset for this role.
What skills are crucial for this position?
Strong communication, collaboration, relationship-building skills, as well as a growth mindset, curiosity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities are crucial.
What kind of work culture is encouraged for the team?
The role encourages a high-performance culture, promoting collaboration, transparency, and a focus on outcomes, along with an agile mindset that values progress over perfection.
Are there opportunities for professional development?
Yes, there is a focus on continuous learning and professional development within the organization.
What will set successful candidates apart from others?
Successful candidates may have experience with application and platform migration, cloud technologies and architectures, operational excellence processes (such as Kanban, Lean, Six Sigma), and expertise with performance and proficiency metrics.
How important is leadership experience in this role?
Delivery leadership experience with engineering teams is crucial, as the role involves significant technical thought leadership and people leadership.
Will the Director, Technical Solutions interact with third-party vendors?
Yes, building strong and trusted relationships with internal and external partners, including third-party vendors, is an important aspect of the role.
What kind of mindset is required for this position?
A growth mindset is required, with an openness to new ways of working, experimentation, and the ability to use a try-it-and-fail-fast approach to ideas.