Technical Director Job at AKQA (New York)

Director of Technical Recruiting

Intercom is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Technical Recruiting...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Intercom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of technical recruiting experience in a scaling software or technology environment
5+ years leading and developing senior recruiting talent, with exceptionally high standards
Strong experience using recruiting data, metrics, and analytics to drive decisions
Deep understanding of machine learning and engineering talent markets with a proven track record hiring in highly competitive environments
Ability to influence and communicate effectively across technical and executive stakeholders
Demonstrated experience building trust and partnering closely with senior leadership
Creative problem solving, strong organisational skills, and comfort navigating ambiguity
Passion for Intercom, understanding of our product, and excitement for our mission and growth

Job Responsibility

Partner with R&D leadership to align recruiting with business goals and long term org plans
Translate current and future hiring needs into clear, scalable recruiting strategies for AI and core engineering
Provide regular insights and updates on pipeline health, risks, metrics, and progress toward hiring plans
Lead and develop a team of technical recruiting managers and recruiters
Set high standards, provide mentorship, and elevate the team’s capability to hire exceptional talent across multiple technical domains
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Reduce low leverage operational work and increase strategic partnership with R&D leaders
Ensure recruiters act as trusted advisors who understand team priorities, talent gaps, and long term growth needs
Introduce scalable processes that allow the team to focus less on coordination and more on high value talent work
Raise the bar on the quality of candidate assessment, stakeholder alignment, and hiring decision making

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing start-up
We serve lunch every weekday, plus a variety of snack foods and a fully stocked kitchen
Regular compensation reviews - we reward great work!
Pension scheme & match up to 4%
Peace of mind with life assurance, as well as comprehensive health and dental insurance for you and your dependents
Flexible paid time off policy
Paid maternity leave, as well as 6 weeks paternity leave for fathers, to let you spend valuable time with your loved ones
If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Cycle-to-Work Scheme. With secure bike storage too
MacBooks are our standard, but we also offer Windows for certain roles when needed

Fulltime

Director, Technical Program Management

The Director of Technical Program Management will lead strategic portfolio manag...

Location

United States , Bethesda

Salary:

Not provided

Aledade, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of program management, project management or product management experience and a track record of building solutions that create value
4 years of management experience
Deep understanding of product development lifecycles, software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and understanding of engineering processes.
Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including roles such as product managers, business analysts, engineers and designers
Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools commonly used in software development, such as Jira, Confluence, or GitHub.
Understanding of the specific risks associated with software development projects and the ability to develop and execute risk mitigation plans.

Job Responsibility

Program delivery leadership: Drive planning and execution across multiple teams and platforms, aligning initiatives to business outcomes and OKRs. Orchestrate dependencies, resources, and timelines to deliver reliably at scale. Serve as the accountable owner for portfolio health, including on-time delivery, scope integrity, and benefit realization.
Cross-functional leadership alignment: Create alignment among Product, Engineering, Analytics, Security and GTM on goals, scope, and success criteria. Provide clear, concise communications and executive-ready reporting on status, risks, and trade-offs to enable timely decisions.
Build and lead the technical program management organization
program governance and delivery excellence: Hire, develop, and coach TPMs, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Establish program governance, operating rhythms, and tooling (e.g., roadmapping, Jira, dashboards) that improve predictability and transparency. Define and track core delivery metrics (e.g., on-time rate, lead time, dependency aging) and implement data-driven improvements.
Risk, compliance, and quality management: Proactively identify and manage program risks, escalations, and change control to protect timelines and outcomes. Ensure delivery practices align with healthcare requirements such as data privacy and security (e.g., HIPAA), interoperability (e.g., HL7/FHIR), and, where applicable, certifications or regulatory considerations. Partner with Security, Compliance, and QA to prepare for audits, maintain release discipline, and uphold patient safety and product reliability.

What we offer

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(k) with up to 4% match
Stock options

Fulltime

Director of Physical and Technical Security

The Director of Physical and Technical Security reports directly to the Chief Se...

Location

United States , Chantilly

Salary:

Not provided

Arcfield

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management, business administration, or a related military discipline
At least 6 years in a management capacity
In-depth understanding of LenelS2 access control systems
Have demonstratable experience in managing Open Storage, SCIF and/or SAPF new build projects
Experience in managing Accreditation processes for national security facilities
Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with a Polygraph

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute the organization's comprehensive security strategy
Conduct regular risk assessments and threat/vulnerability reviews
Derive the annual and operational budgetary needs
Oversee daily operations of integrated security systems
Manage security personnel
Lead the convergence of physical and technological protection capabilities
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of integrated access control systems
Collaborate with IT, Risk Management and Facilities teams
Conduct technical risk assessments and vulnerability analyses
Integrate advanced monitoring solutions

Fulltime

Associate

We are searching for dynamic and ambitious Associate level talent to support Ate...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Atelier Ten

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven track record of successfully leading, co-ordinating and delivering projects within the public and private sector
Proven track record of engaging and negotiating with senior management and peers on projects
Strong contractual knowledge
Proven track record of engaging with and influencing peers outside of formal management relationships
Proven track record of a commitment to and effective implementation of consistent standards and metrics
Demonstrable experience of team management coupled with an understanding of personnel issues, training, finances and development programmes
Understand the need for personal commitment to the business
Self-motivated and flexible to the needs of the business
Natural leader but can operate as part of a team
Self-motivated

Job Responsibility

Support the allocation and management of project resources
Understand current project resource requirements
Work with Technical Directors to identify future resource requirements and any recruitment needs
Work with the QEMS Leader on upholding and refining quality management systems
Work with Human Resources on training needs
Oversee management of overall team profitability and technical capabilities
Maintain consistency of project management across all projects in the team
Conduct regular team meetings creating a platform for team members to raise issues and share knowledge
Be committed to Climate Positive outcomes across all design disciplines
Demonstrate specialist knowledge in a discipline of engineering relevant to sustainability and Climate Positive solutions

What we offer

A competitive salary and benefits
Exciting and varied day to day work as part of a team
A flexible work environment
Excellent opportunities for career growth across our global network
Extensive training opportunities

Director of Engineering Operations

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP e...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

200000.00 - 245000.00 USD / Year

Whoop

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in software operations, technical program management, or engineering leadership within high-growth technology organizations
Proven success scaling engineering teams
Deep understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile/DevOps practices, and incident management frameworks
Demonstrated experience defining and operationalizing engineering metrics (e.g., DORA, cycle time, developer experience)
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to build dashboards, measure outcomes, and inform decisions through data
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing across all levels of an organization
Hands-on operator who thrives in ambiguity and can build systems from the ground up before scaling them
Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional programs
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions

Job Responsibility

Engineering Metrics & Continuous Improvement - Define, implement, and manage engineering performance metrics (e.g., DORA, delivery throughput, cycle time). Translate insights into action through reviews, tracking, and reporting to leadership. Partner with Platform and QA teams to ensure data pipelines and dashboards are accurate and actionable
Hiring, Onboarding & Growth Enablement - Collaborate with Recruiting and leadership to improve hiring velocity and maintain quality. Build and continuously refine the engineering onboarding experience to reduce ramp-up time and increase new hire satisfaction. Design systems that help new engineers quickly understand WHOOP’s tools, systems, and culture
Incident Management & Reliability - Oversee the incident lifecycle — ensuring consistent classification, escalation, postmortems, and follow-through. Build accountability for reducing repeat incidents and improving reliability metrics. Collaborate with Platform and SRE teams on root-cause visibility and operational readiness
Operational Excellence & Cadence - Own and facilitate the operational rhythm of the software organization, including leadership syncs, Engineering Manager forums, quarterly reviews, and Software All-Hands. Establish feedback systems that promote alignment, accountability, and clear communication across teams. Identify organizational bottlenecks and develop scalable, data-driven solutions to improve flow and focus
Governance, Compliance & Communication - Serve as a bridge between Software and GRC, Legal, and Finance to ensure operational alignment on compliance, documentation, and governance. Own the Builder (Engineering) Blog and internal communications, maintaining transparency through dashboards, documentation, and reports
Financial & Vendor Management - Manage budgets for developer tooling, DX platforms, and operational vendors. Partner with Finance and Legal on procurement, ROI analysis, and vendor strategy. Ensure investments deliver measurable improvements in productivity and quality

What we offer

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Fulltime