Technical Director

Valtech

8h • $140 - $190

About The Position

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.
We are proud of:
The work we do and the innovation we drive
Our values of share, care and dare
A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration
Please note, we are only accepting applicants from the provinces of Ontario and Québec for this role. For Québec-based candidates, fluency in English is necessary because the position entails collaboration with teams based in the rest of Americas and occasionally in Europe.
As a Technical Director, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring 10+ years of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.
The Technial Director serves as a senior technology leader responsible for overseeing vendor relationships, supporting business development through technical expertise, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. This role plays a critical part in driving technical innovation, shaping solution strategies, and aligning Valtech’s capabilities with vendor platform evolutions.
You will thrive in this role if you are:
A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree is an asset
• Minimum of 10 years in technology consulting, architecture, or technical leadership roles, preferably within a digital agency, systems integrator, or consultancy.
• Certifications in key vendor technologies (e.g. Adobe Certified Expert).
• Strong background in solution architecture, cloud platforms, enterprise integrations, microservices, and modern software development methodologies
• Strong experience with Adobe Experience Manager and Adobe Commerce.
• Fluent French skills

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.
• Strong background in data modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization algorithms.
• Deep expertise with enterprise technology platforms such as Adobe.
• Deep understanding of and experience leading Agile, DevOps, and/ or product-centric delivery teams.
• Extensive experience supporting pre-sales activities, technical solutioning, and proposal development.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, threat mitigation, and compliance standards.
• Strong ability to align technology solutions with strategic business objectives and drive digital transformation.
• Skilled in leading organizational change and managing resistance to new technologies.
• Proficiency in sourcing, evaluating, and managing technology vendor partnerships and technical alliances.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and design optimized workflows through technology.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client-facing skills with a strong capability in leading diverse tech teams and nurturing talent.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with marketing and business development.
• Clear, persuasive communicator to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex organizational challenges.
• Passion for staying ahead of trends and fostering a culture of innovation

Responsibilities

• Vendor Technical Relationship Management · Own and manage the technical relationship with key vendor partners, ensuring strategic alignment, technical escalation management, and contribution to joint innovation initiatives.
• Sales Support and Solution Engineering · Collaborate with business development and sales teams by providing subject matter expertise, designing scalable and robust technical solutions, and contributing to RFP and proposal responses.
• Project Governance · Provide technical governance and oversight for key strategic projects. Ensure architectural integrity, manage technical risks, and uphold best-in-class delivery standards.
• Vendor Alignment and Innovation · Maintain deep expertise in vendor platform roadmaps and evolving technologies.
• Proactively align internal capabilities and service offerings with vendor innovations to drive competitive advantage.
• Act as a thought leader by speaking at/attending industry events.
• Champion vendor platforms and emerging technologies both internally and externally to reinforce Valtech’s market leadership.
• Deep understanding of multi-platform vendor connected systems across Experience, Commerce, Analytics and Personalization.
• Technical Mentorship · Provide mentorship and coaching to architects, senior developers, and technical leaders. Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program.
• A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech.
• A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. The vesting of the DPSP will be after a 24 months of service.
• Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year.
• Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1.
• We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons—provided your weekly hours are completed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level