Global Head of Digital Sales & Marketing Technology

Avanda Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in digital platforms is seeking a senior technology leader to drive its eCommerce technology strategy. The role entails overseeing the architecture and engineering of customer-facing digital platforms, leading a large technical team globally, and integrating various technologies to enhance customer experiences. This position is pivotal for shaping the future of digital marketing and commerce while enabling transformative customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in digital technology leadership, including 3+ years on global customer-facing platforms.
• Deep expertise in backend development, API architecture, and cloud infrastructures.
• Experience managing large, cross-functional technical teams.

Responsabilités

• Architect and lead the global technology roadmap for digital commerce.
• Build, scale, and mentor a global team of engineers.
• Ensure full integration with customer engagement systems.

Connaissances

Backend development

API architecture

Cloud infrastructure

Web performance engineering

Digital commerce stack

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Performance optimization

Formation

Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Description du poste

We are seeking a senior technology leader with a strong academic foundation in IT or Computer Engineering to drive the global eCommerce technology and platform strategy for a major international business investing heavily in next-generation digital platforms across web, mobile, and commerce.

About the Client :

Our global end client is a world leading company with a presence in 100+ countries worldwide, generating billions EUR in annual sales. Renowned for their premium products and services, the company serves customers through direct sales, comprehensive services, and cutting-edge digital platforms.

Role Overview :

Own the architecture, engineering, and performance of all digital customer-facing technology — including eCommerce portals, payment systems, self-service platforms, mobile apps, API ecosystems, and engagement tools. You will lead a 100+ strong technical organization across backend development, DevOps, QA, data, and platform ownership, ensuring world-class reliability, scalability, and innovation. This is a mission-critical role at the intersection of technology, commerce, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities :

Architect and lead the global technology roadmap for digital commerce platforms, including eCommerce portals, mobile apps, payments, APIs, and customer self-service tools

Drive cloud-native engineering, microservices, and serverless computing to enable real-time, scalable infrastructure

Build, scale, and mentor a global team of engineers, architects, DevOps, QA, and platform specialists.

Ensure full integration with customer engagement and analytics systems, including email, SEO, personalization, and journey tracking

Work cross-functionally with Strategic Marketing, Product, Data, and Business Units to align platform development with commercial objectives

Lead operational excellence through modern DevOps, CI / CD, automated testing, and performance optimization

Own the secure, compliant, and resilient delivery of all commerce-related digital systems globally

Requirements

Education : DegreeinIT,ComputerScience,ComputerEngineering,orsimilartechnicaldisciplineismandatory

10+yearsindigitaltechnologyleadership,includingatleast 3 yearsowningglobal-scalecustomer-facingplatforms

Deepexpertiseinbackenddevelopment,APIarchitecture,payments,cloudinfrastructure,andwebperformanceengineering

Strongunderstandingofthedigitalcommercestack—fromwebandmobiledeliverytodataandmarketingtechintegrations

Demonstratedexperiencemanagingandscalinglarge,cross-functionaltechnicalteamsincomplex,matrixedenvironments

Strategicthinkerwithhands-oncapability,abletooperatefromarchitecturedecisionstoorganizationaldesign

WhyThisRoleMatters :

Thisisarareopportunitytoleadacriticaltechnologyfunctionthatdirectlyshapesthefutureofdigitalmarketingandcommerceataglobalscale.Yourleadershipwillenabletransformativecustomerexperiencesandfuelsustainedrevenuegrowth,placingyouattheheartofthecompany’sdigitalambitionsandpreparingyouforfutureleadershiproleintheorganisation.

Requirements

10-15 years experience including previously top-tier consulting or equivalent strategic roles Proven track record leading technology initiatives in large organizations B2C or B2B e-commerce and digital platform experience Global team leadership across multiple countries Executive presence with ability to influence at C-suite level Performance-driven mindset balanced with collaborative leadership style