Director, Strategic Digital Technology

Archer•San Jose, CA

8h•$248,800 - $311,000•Onsite

About The Position

Archer is seeking a Director, Strategic Digital Technology to serve as a strategic partner and operating leader for the Chief Digital Officer. The Digital Technology Office builds and operates enterprise systems, data, AI, infrastructure, and security capabilities as Archer grows into production and commercial operations. This high-trust, high-ownership role translates the Chief Digital Officer’s priorities into plans, decisions, and measurable results across the office and partner teams. It owns the organization’s operating rhythm, leads cross-functional initiatives, and ensures senior leaders have the information needed to make timely decisions. The role develops digital strategy into multi-year roadmaps, annual plans, and quarterly objectives; leads planning and investment prioritization; and establishes governance, scorecards, and executive dashboards. It coordinates initiatives across business functions, supports platform and vendor decisions, and helps drive company-wide AI adoption. The Director also prepares executive and board communications, represents the Chief Digital Officer when needed, and partners with People on workforce and leadership development. The position requires working on-site at Archer’s San Jose headquarters. Archer is targeting a base pay of $248,800–$311,000; actual compensation depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer cannot provide work visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in strategy, technology operations, program or portfolio management, digital transformation, or management consulting.
5+ years leading teams, portfolios, or significant cross-functional efforts at manager level or above.
Record of translating executive strategy into plans, OKRs, and measurable results in a complex organization.
Experience running executive operating rhythms, such as planning cycles, business reviews, and governance forums.
Strong financial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment prioritization.
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly to executives and boards.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead without direct authority.
Working knowledge of enterprise technology such as ERP, PLM, MES, data platforms, cloud infrastructure, or AI, sufficient to challenge assumptions and discuss trade-offs with technical leaders.
Experience in a regulated, safety-critical, or high-reliability environment, such as aerospace, defense, financial services, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to work on-site at Archer’s San Jose headquarters.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other master’s degree in a related field.
Experience in an executive office, transformation office, or strategic business partner role supporting a C-level leader.
Experience leading enterprise AI adoption, training, or enablement programs.
Background in human-centered design, product management, or user experience.
Executive coaching or leadership development credentials, such as an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certification.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ITAR, CMMC, or NIST 800-171.
Certifications such as PMP, Prosci, or SAFe.
Experience in a high-growth or scale-up company.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Chief Digital Officer to convert digital strategy into a multi-year roadmap, annual operating plan, and quarterly OKRs with owners, milestones, and success measures.
Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles, including budget, headcount, and investment prioritization, coordinating with Finance and People.
Frame executive decisions with clear options, trade-offs, data-backed recommendations, and relevant insights.
Own the cadence of leadership meetings, business reviews, steering forums, and decision logs, ensuring decisions are followed through.
Build scorecards and executive dashboards on delivery, spending, risk, and organizational health, and translate them into insights and actions.
Establish lightweight governance that preserves speed while addressing the needs of a regulated aerospace company.
Lead strategic initiatives spanning engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, legal, security, and people teams; clear blockers, track dependencies, and hold work to commitments.
Work with the Digital Technology program management team to align portfolio priorities with enterprise priorities.
Support major platform, vendor, and integration decisions.
Help lead company-wide adoption of AI tools and workflows, including training, change management, and measurement of business impact.
Track emerging technologies, vendors, and market trends, and recommend areas where Archer should lead.
Prepare executive briefings, updates, and board-level materials for the Chief Digital Officer, and represent the Chief Digital Officer in meetings when needed.
Plan and run leadership offsites, all-hands meetings, and organization-wide communications for the Digital Technology Office.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
Partner with People on workforce planning, hiring priorities, succession, and leadership development.
Coach leaders, build team capability, and promote a culture of accountability, curiosity, and candor.