Director of Technology at Purple, Rock, Scissors

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Infrastructure Management, System Security, Team Leadership, Client Advisory, Technical Planning, AI Tooling, Web Technologies, WordPress, Custom Web Applications, Frontend Frameworks, Communication, Cloud Platforms, DevOps Practices, Web Development, LLMs, Workflow Automation

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

The Role We're looking for a Director of Technology to serve as the primary technical leader for PRPL's internal operations and client project oversight. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role - the connective tissue between our creative and engineering teams, our internal IT infrastructure, and the technical direction of client engagements. You'll oversee day-to-day IT operations, manage a small internal IT/dev team, and serve as a trusted technical advisor on client projects. You'll also play a key planning and oversight role as PRPL continues to evolve how it delivers work, incorporating AI tooling, modern web technologies, and scalable processes across our organization. What You'll Own Internal IT & Infrastructure Own PRPL's internal technology stack - tools, licenses, systems, security, and vendor relationships Manage and mentor a small internal IT/development team Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of internal systems across the organization Evaluate and implement new tools and platforms that improve team efficiency and reduce friction Maintain IT documentation, access controls, and compliance practices Client-Facing Technical Oversight Serve as a technical advisor and sanity check on client project scopes, architectures, and timelines Participate in discovery, estimation, and planning for technical engagements - translating client needs into sound technical approaches Review technical deliverables and provide oversight to ensure quality and consistency across projects\ Act as a bridge between PRPL's account and creative teams and the technical realities of execution Occasional direct client communication on technical matters What We're Looking For Must-Haves Proven experience managing IT infrastructure and internal systems (network, SaaS, endpoints, security) Demonstrated experience in a client-facing technical role - agency, consulting, or similar environment strongly preferred Comfortable leading and developing a small team Fluency across a mixed technology stack - WordPress, custom web applications, and modern frontend frameworks Strong communication skills; able to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Based in or able to commute to Orlando, FL up to 3 days/week Strong Pluses Hands-on familiarity with AI tooling - LLMs, AI-assisted development, or AI-driven workflow automation Experience working in a digital or creative agency environment Comfort with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern DevOps practices Background in web development (React, Next.js, or similar) Location Orlando, Florida (Hybrid) Department Technology Employment Type Full Time Minimum Experience Senior Manager/Supervisor Compensation Commensurate with Experience

Responsibilities

This role serves as the primary technical leader, overseeing internal IT operations, managing a small IT/development team, and providing technical direction and oversight for client projects. The Director will also guide the incorporation of AI tooling and modern web technologies into organizational processes.