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Simantel · 6 days ago

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

Peoria, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

Simantel is a company that bridges business needs and technology capabilities. The Associate Director of Technology Management is responsible for ensuring that tools and systems empower client work and agency operations through requirement gathering, system optimization, and governance.

Advertising

No H1B

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

Qualification

Marketing technologyCRM systemsAnalytics systemsAutomation systemsVendor managementContract negotiationCompliance evaluationAI-driven automationAPI integrationDocumentation skillsCommunication skills