Job Description
Job Description
Compensation Range: $140,000-$170,000
The Director of Technology & Data leads the organization’s technology function as a strategic, product-driven capability. This role is accountable for business enablement through technology, owning the technology vision, enterprise architecture, prioritization, and delivery across platforms, data, and core systems. Operating as a peer to business leadership, this role ensures technology investments drive clear outcomes, balance speed and risk, and support long-term scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Vision & Strategy
- Define and maintain the technology and data vision aligned to business strategy
- Establish enterprise technology architecture and long-term technical direction
- Review and update strategy, roadmaps, and architecture quarterly
Product & Delivery Leadership
- Operate technology using a product and Scrum-based delivery model
- Own problem statements, roadmaps, outcomes, and delivery accountability
- Drive prioritization and tradeoff decisions across initiatives
Business Partnership & Governance
- Partner with Strategy, Finance, IT Services, and business leaders as a peer
- Translate business goals into clear, executable technology priorities
- Define and own decision rights with accountability for outcomes
Technology Stack & Architecture Ownership
- Serve as accountable owner of the enterprise technology and data stack
- Govern platform selection, integration, and lifecycle management
- Reduce tool sprawl and technical debt through intentional design
Security, Reliability & Risk
- Ensure availability, resilience, and scalability of technology services
- Define and enforce security policies and risk management practices
- Partner on incident response and compliance activities
Vendor, SaaS & Platform Governance
- Govern SaaS platforms and strategic technology vendors
- Own vendor strategy including selection, contracts, and renewals
- Ensure vendor value, performance, and security alignment
Team & Organizational Leadership
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-trust technology and data team
- Establish clear roles, ownership, and expectations
- Enable teams to move fast with clarity and purpose
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in technology, product, or engineering leadership
- Proven ownership of technology strategy, architecture, and prioritization
- Strong background in Agile, Scrum, or product-led delivery models
- Experience partnering with executives and senior business leaders
- Demonstrated accountability for enterprise technology decisions
What We Offer:
- Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) in our 100% Employee-Owned Company
- 120 hours PTO, 4 Floating Holidays and 8 Paid Holidays
- 401K Contribution Option with Match
- Full Range of Benefits available, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, & Life Insurance
You Should Know:
Rainbow Companies (www.rainbowcompanies.com) is 100% employee-owned, and our employees are the core of our success. We are values-based, work collaboratively, and foster teamwork through communication and integrity. We are a multi-faceted company dedicated to serving clients around the world, transforming the way ecosystems are maintained. We lead with innovation and achieve predictable results through science-based practices, research, and training. At Rainbow, we celebrate our differences and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.