Associate Director of Technology Management; Local​/Hybrid or Remote

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Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually

Apply by: February 2nd, 2026

Location: Hybrid/local or Remote. If local to central Illinois, прил requires working in the Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the option to work from home Monday and Friday.

Objective: Bridge business needs and technology capabilities  role ensures our tools and systems empower both client work and agency operations—through requirement gathering, system optimization, platform evaluation, integration, and governance.

• 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 Toy clear system requirements thatumas 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 maximizes the value of paid tools.
• Audit existing systems to determine compliance 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 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.

• slag 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 사용 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.

• 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
  
  Detal?
• Familiarity with AI‑driven automation tools and API‑based integration platforms.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure technology solutions.

• Recommend and approve marketing, analytics, automation, and integration tools used in client delivery within budget and governance thresholds.
• Evaluate, renew, consolidate, or retire existing technology platforms based on usage, value, and risk.
• Select vendors and platforms for pilot programs, proofs of concept, and controlled rollouts.
• Input into prioritization of technology and integration initiatives in partnership with IT, Analytics, Media, and Operations.
• Enforce governance standards related to security, privacy, licensing, and acceptable tool usage.

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