Associate Director of Technology Management (Local/Hybrid or Remote)

Simantel•Peoria, IL

4d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

To bridge business needs and technology capabilities at Simantel. This role ensures our tools and systems empower both client work and agency operations — through requirement gathering, system optimization, platform evaluation, integration, and governance. The Associate Director of Technology Management connects strategy to execution by leading technology discovery, assessment, and enablement while balancing agency growth objectives and compliance.

Requirements

Strong understanding of marketing technology, CRM, analytics, and automation systems.
Excellent documentation, system evaluation, and communication skills.
Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and compliance evaluation.
Familiarity with AI-driven automation tools and API-based integration platforms.
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure technology solutions.

Responsibilities

Ensure technology used in client delivery — such as automation, analytics, and media platforms — is effective, compliant, and integrated within the broader tech stack.
Lead technology discovery and solution design for complex client engagements, translating business objectives into scalable technical architectures.
Identify opportunities to improve client work through automation, AI, and data integration between marketing systems.
Partner with account and strategy teams to translate client needs into clear system requirements that drive better outcomes and reporting.
Ensure that tools supporting client work are cost-effective, secure, and scalable to meet engagement needs.
Manage client delivery technology needs across operations, creative, media, automation, and analytics.
Maintain an up-to-date catalog of systems, users, contracts, and integrations, ensuring the agency is maximizing the value of paid tools.
Audit existing systems to determine if they meet requirements before pursuing new purchases.
Research and recommend new technology that complements Simantel’s operational tech stack, ensuring smooth integration and minimizing redundancy.
Negotiate vendor pricing, lead security and risk assessments, and ensure compliance with privacy and data standards (e.g., SOC2, GDPR).
Present clear recommendations to leadership (CTO, Technology Team, or Executive Team) backed by cost-benefit and risk analysis.
Collaborate with IT to integrate new platforms and automate data flow across systems using APIs and AI tools.
Identify, document, and prioritize integration opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
Support governance by ensuring all technology is properly vetted, licensed, secured, and aligned with the overall technology roadmap.
Stay ahead of emerging tools, AI trends, and integration strategies to keep Simantel’s technology ecosystem competitive and future ready.
Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to team members.
Prioritize and oversee integration initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve data flow across systems.
Partner closely with IT, Analytics, and Media teams to align execution with the broader technology roadmap.
Ensure governance processes are followed for all technology adoption and usage.
Build deep expertise in Simantel’s technology ecosystem and client delivery model.
Demonstrate measurable impact through improved ROI on technology investments and reduced operational friction.
Develop leadership capability through coaching, delegation, and strategic decision-making.