Director of Technology | $150K-$175K + Remote + Bonus + Profit Sharing | Te at PhillyTech.Co

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

175000.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technology Strategy, Digital Transformation, Freight Forwarding, Systems Architecture, Vendor Management, Salesforce, TMS Implementation, Executive Leadership, Logistics Workflow Optimization, Integration Management, AI Implementation, Roadmap Ownership

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description This role is fully remote with very generous benefits. Our client believes in taking care of their employees, which leads to better outcomes, which is why a majority of their employees have been there for over 4 years, some even over 10 years. ARE YOU READY TO TRANSFORM HOW GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS OPERATE? _______________________ THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE LEARNED ACROSS FREIGHT FORWARDING, TECHNOLOGY, AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND APPLY IT AT A STRATEGIC LEVEL. YOU HAVE A TRACK RECORD OF OWNING TECHNOLOGY ROADMAPS, LEADING COMPLEX TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES, MAKING CRITICAL PLATFORM AND SYSTEMS DECISIONS, AND DRIVING MEANINGFUL BUSINESS CHANGE. YOU HAVE THE TECHNICAL DEPTH TO LEAD MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS WITH SOFTWARE VENDORS, IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS, CONSULTANTS, PRODUCT TEAMS, AND TECHNICAL LEADERS. YOU ARE COMFORTABLE EVALUATING SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE, INTEGRATIONS, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES, AND TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS. YOU KNOW WHEN TO PUSH BACK, ASK BETTER QUESTIONS, IDENTIFY RISKS, AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT DRIVE BUSINESS RESULTS. IF YOU ARE EXCITED BY THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY, OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION, AND THE FUTURE OF A GROWING GLOBAL LOGISTICS ORGANIZATION, WE'D LOVE TO SPEAK WITH YOU!! _______________________ We are looking for a rare combination of 4 capabilities. Freight Forwarding You have deep experience inside freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or supply chain organizations. You understand the operational realities behind air freight, ocean freight, customs, brokerage, visibility, customer service, and day-to-day logistics. Technology Ownership You do not simply participate in technology initiatives. You own them. You have experience making decisions around technology strategy, platform, systems architecture, integrations, vendor management, and roadmap priorities. Digital Transformation Leadership You have personally led significant transformation initiatives. Whether implementing a TMS, modernizing operational workflows, launching customer-facing platforms, or driving AI initiatives, you were the person responsible for defining the vision, designing and architecting the solution, making key decisions, and ensuring a successful execution. Executive Leadership You are comfortable operating as a senior business leader. You can communicate effectively with executives, vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams. You bring recommendations, not problems. You can influence decisions and lead organizational change with confidence and credibility. _______________________ Our client is a technology-driven freight forwarder that leverages modern systems and data to improve visibility, automation, and decision-making across global logistics operations. They have built a proprietary logistics technology ecosystem that sits at the center of its operations and customer experience. More than just a traditional TMS, the platform provides real-time supply chain visibility, workflow automation, operational intelligence, supplier collaboration, and end-to-end shipment management across global logistics operations. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the future evolution of that ecosystem and play a major role in how a technology-driven freight forwarder scales, operates, and differentiates itself in the market. They are in the middle of a major transformation: Migrating to a Salesforce-centered architecture Modernizing core operational systems and workflows Introducing automation and data-driven decision-making across the business Enhancing client experience through improved visibility and system capabilities Culture The company has approximately 30 employees and a tight-knit, high-trust culture built on the belief that taking care of employees leads to better outcomes for customers. Company values: Ownership and accountability Collaboration and transparency Respect and openness Builders who take initiative Benefits: Performance-based bonus (5%) Profit sharing (10% of company profits distributed annually) 401(k) with company match (traditional and Roth options) Comprehensive benefits package covering health, retirement, insurance, and financial wellness support Flexible, employee-first perks including generous PTO, mental health days, remote work flexibility, and team-driven culture initiatives Opportunity to shape a company-wide technology strategy Job Description Our client is hiring a Director of Technology to lead the evolution of its technology ecosystem and support the company’s next phase of growth. You will be responsible for shaping the systems, architecture, and integrations that support logistics workflows across operations, finance, and client experience. The company is currently undergoing a digital transformation, including transitioning from a legacy TMS to a modern system and further developing its Salesforce-centered environment. You will own and improve end-to-end operational workflows, not just systems, across logistics execution, tracking, and customer delivery. Your focus will be on building scalable systems that drive measurable business outcomes. Responsibilities Own and lead the company’s technology roadmap and digital transformation initiatives. Manage and mentor a small technology team. Improve logistics workflows, operational systems, and business processes. Lead integrations across TMS, CRM, operational, and customer-facing systems. Act as the bridge between technology, operations, commercial teams, and leadership. Drive automation, AI, and data-driven operational improvements. Support architecture, workflow, and system design decisions across the business. Qualifications 7 to 12+ years of experience in technology leadership within logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain environments Strong leadership presence and ability to operate as part of a senior leadership team Experience leading teams and owning technology strategy in lean, fast-moving companies Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders Deep understanding of workflows, integrations, and systems architecture within logistics or freight forwarding environments Hands-on experience improving or building logistics systems and operational processes Experience with TMS, CRM, Salesforce, customer-facing platforms, or similar operational systems. Candidates with lighter Salesforce exposure but deep freight forwarding architecture experience will be considered. Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with practical execution Additional Information Interview Process We value thoughtful hiring and long-term fit. The interview process includes: Initial conversation with our team Direct conversation with the CEO Leadership interview (3-person panel interview) Competency-based exercise About SaaS Talent SaaS Talent is more than just a recruiting company. We're your hiring, business development and growth partner with 20+ years of experience in SaaS and Hi-Tech that helps you scale and transform your business. We've worked with 100+ companies and helped them achieve their goals. From streamlining sales, marketing, and operations to hiring ideal talent and getting funding, if you're struggling to grow, we're an ideal choice. Reach out to us at www.saas-talent.com to learn more about how we can help you. SMS Communication Consent Disclaimer By applying for this position, you agree to receive text message updates from SaaS Talent related to job opportunities. Standard message and data rates may apply, and messaging frequency varies. Text HELP for help and STOP to cancel. 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Responsibilities

Lead the company's technology roadmap and digital transformation, focusing on migrating to a Salesforce-centered architecture and modernizing core operational systems. Manage a small technology team and act as the strategic bridge between technology, operations, and executive leadership.