Director of Technology
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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)
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
