Senior Director, Technology Strategy

Trendline Interactive is now Shift Paradigm; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Bonus eligible

Job summary

A leading consultancy in technology strategy is seeking a Senior Director of Technology Strategy in Texas, Austin. This role involves leading enterprise solution architecture across client portfolios, mentoring cross-functional teams, and integrating advanced technology solutions. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in marketing technology and solution architecture. The position offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $175,000, depending on location, with full remote work capabilities across North America.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in marketing technology or solution architecture roles.
• Extensive experience in client delivery discussions.
• Proven experience with Data Warehouses and CDPs.
• Deep understanding of data modeling and customer 360 architecture.
• Strong background in cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture across key enterprise engagements.
• Develop integration frameworks for marketing automation and data systems.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on technologies and data strategies.
• Collaborate with sales teams for pre-sale activities.
• Mentor architects and team members for technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Solution architecture

Marketing technology

Data engineering

Integration design

AI/ML integration

API design

Communication

Tools

Snowflake

Salesforce

Adobe Experience Manager

AWS

Job description

Opportunity

SH/FT is seeking a Senior Director of Technology Strategy to lead enterprise solution architecture strategy across our client portfolio and internal product ecosystem. This senior leader partners cross‑functionally with Product, Engineering, Revenue Operations, Sales, and Client Success to design and deliver scalable, high‑performance marketing and data technology solutions that enable growth and innovation for our clients. The individual is both a strategic thinker and hands‑on solution architect, driving both pre‑sale and post‑sale delivery architecture strategy – from vision and discovery through delivery and optimization. They bring deep technical and business acumen across multiple MarTech and Data ecosystems, translating complex requirements into actionable blueprints that align to measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture and data strategy across key enterprise engagements, ensuring alignment with client objectives and Shift Paradigm’s technology roadmap.
• Develop forward‑looking integration frameworks that unify marketing automation, CRM, CDP, and CMS ecosystems into cohesive, data‑driven operating models.
• Drive architectural standards, patterns, and governance models that support scale, performance, and innovation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders on emerging technologies, data strategies, and AI/ML enablement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Partner Alliances, and Go‑to‑Market (GTM) teams during pre‑sale activities, including initial prospect conversations, scoping, shaping, and presenting multi‑platform solutions and proposals.
• Lead or support scoping sessions, translating high‑level business goals into technical recommendations and level‑of‑effort (LOE) estimates.
• Develop and present solution roadmaps, architecture diagrams, and phased delivery approaches aligned to client maturity and growth goals.
• Represent Shift Paradigm in co‑selling scenarios with platform partners (Adobe, Salesforce, Braze, etc.), articulating solution value and differentiation.
• Provide thought leadership in RFP/RFI responses, ensuring technical feasibility, clarity, and alignment with best practices.
• Create and maintain reusable pre‑sale assets (architecture templates, proposal frameworks, estimation models) to improve speed‑to‑proposal.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure architecture designs are feasible, scalable, and align with Shift Paradigm’s solution IP.
• Work closely with Client Success, Project Management, and Delivery leaders to ensure projects are executed with excellence, maintaining architectural integrity through deployment.
• Mentor architects, platform experts, and consultants across teams, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Embed AI/ML capabilities across client ecosystems to enhance personalization, predictive modeling, and marketing automation performance.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data science, generative AI, and automation frameworks to drive proactive insights and customer engagement.
• Partner with internal innovation initiatives to prototype new solutions, accelerators, and reusable frameworks that differentiate Shift Paradigm’s offerings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in marketing technology, solution architecture, or data engineering roles within digital agencies or enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience leading client delivery discussions in both pre‑sale and post‑sale motions, with excellent communication, presentation, and consultative skills.
• Proven experience designing or overseeing integrations across at least three of the following ecosystems:
• Data Warehouses / CDPs – e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, Adobe RTCDP, Salesforce Data Cloud, Segment, Hightouch.
• Marketing Automation Platforms – e.g., Adobe Experience Platform & Journey Optimizer, Marketo Engage, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze, Iterable, HubSpot.
• CRMs – e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot.
• CMS / Web Platforms – e.g., Adobe Experience Manager, AEM Edge Delivery, Contentful, WordPress, Sitecore.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, identity resolution, and customer 360 architecture.
• Experience integrating and operationalizing AI/ML and predictive analytics across marketing and data platforms.
• Strong background in API design, data contracts, microservices, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes for executive audiences.
• Proven leadership experience mentoring cross‑functional teams and influencing strategic direction.

About SH/FT

Shift Paradigm is a client services business that focuses on implementing and activating technology and data to make sales and marketing work. Our people bring combined experience across technology, data & analytics, business strategy and campaign operations to accelerate our clients’ businesses. We keep pace with change in modern marketing and technology to create effective, scalable and future‑proof solutions for our clients that span both Fortune 500 and emerging industry leaders.

Why SH/FT

Shift Paradigm is a consultancy built for transformation. We bridge the gap between marketing, data, and technology to unlock growth for some of the world’s most recognized brands. As a Senior Director, you’ll shape the future of how organizations connect with their customers through intelligent architecture, scalable systems, and the power of data‑driven strategy.

Commitment to DEIB

We strive to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through our Project NEXT committee. We are committed to providing knowledge and career opportunities to the next generation of digital marketers while championing diversity and equality in the workplace. We have no discrimination against any employee or applicant for any protected basis. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales, General Business, and Education
• Industries: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
• Remote status: Full remote; candidates must be located in North America and have current US or Canada work authorization.
• Salary range: $150,000.00–$175,000.00 (California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey or Washington); varying for other regions.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life/AD&D, Flexible Paid Time Off, ancillary benefits and perks; bonus eligible.
• Relocation assistance: None.

EEO Statement

Shift Paradigm provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey or Washington. The salary range for these residents is $150,000.00 to $175,000.00. Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to role, skillset, relevant education, level of experience, certifications, etc.

Additional Information

No relocation assistance can be offered at this time. This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the US.