Independence Pet Group · 4 hours ago
Sr Director Web and Mobile Development Lead
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIndependence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company managing a portfolio of modern pet health brands and services. They are seeking a visionary Global Senior Director to lead digital transformation initiatives and enhance customer engagement across web and mobile platforms.
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Responsibilities
Working with architecture define and communicate the enterprise digital strategy for web and mobile platforms
Set long-term roadmap for customer engagement and experience transformation
Align digital initiatives with corporate objectives and customer journey strategy
Influence executive decisions and secure stakeholder buy-in for major programs
Establish architecture principles, security, and compliance frameworks for digital platforms
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Build and lead high-performing teams across engineering, UX, and product disciplines
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Evaluate emerging technologies and drive adoption of modern frameworks
Assist in managing vendor relationships and negotiating strategic contracts to support digital initiatives
Define KPIs for digital experience and report impact to senior leadership
Monitor platform performance and optimize for scalability and customer satisfaction
Define coding standards, development workflows, and CI/CD pipelines. Champion best practices in performance, accessibility, and security
Mentor and grow a high-performing development team. Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and frameworks. Evaluate new tools to enhance development velocity and product quality
Lead and optimize strategic partnerships with multiple System Integrators, ensuring alignment on delivery excellence, governance, and innovation to drive business outcomes across complex technology initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field
10+ years in technology leadership roles with a focus on digital transformation
Proven track record of leading global cross-functional teams and managing multi-million-dollar technology portfolios
Proven experience in delivering production-grade web and mobile applications
Strong business acumen and ability to influence C-suite decisions
Familiarity with Microsoft ecosystem (Dynamics 365, Azure), modern web/mobile frameworks and/or EIS Suite
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Redux, RESTful APIs, and mobile app lifecycle
Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and automated testing frameworks
Benefits
Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet friendly office environment
Commuter Benefits
Group Pet Insurance
On the job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Independence Pet Group
Independence Pet Group is an integrated, full-stack pet insurance platform.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$55.59M2023-11-15Private Equity· $55.59M
Leadership Team
Chip Aubry
Chief Technology Officer
David Martin
Vice President Of Strategic Partnerships
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