Enterprise Technology Director

Company: Groq Inc.
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

At Groq, we believe AI will change humanity forever, and that making it affordable and universally accessible is the key to human agency in an AI economy. We're assembling a team of world-class engineers and business minds who believe in this mission. We're hiring problem-solvers with the skills and desire to build a business that leaves a fingerprint on civilization.Enterprise Technology DirectorMission: Lead a team of technical professionals and collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and execute technology strategies that drive business growth, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experience.Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives, ensuring the effective use of technology to drive business outcomes.
• Technology Roadmap: Create and maintain a technology roadmap that outlines the organization's technology vision, goals, and priorities, and ensures alignment with business objectives.
• Leadership: Lead a team of technical professionals, including architects, engineers, and developers, to design, develop, and implement technology solutions.
• Architecture and Design: Develop and maintain enterprise architecture and design standards, ensuring consistency and scalability across all technology platforms.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale technology projects, ensuring timely and within budget completion.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Budgeting and Cost Management: Develop and manage the technology budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost optimization.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate technology-related risks, ensuring the organization's technology infrastructure is secure and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Collaborate with business stakeholders to communicate technology strategies, plans, and progress, ensuring alignment and buy-in.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technology trends and identify opportunities for innovation and digital transformation, driving the organization's technology agenda.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the efficient operation of technology systems, processes, and infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, maintaining a secure and compliant technology environment.Ideal candidates have/are:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior technology leadership role, with a focus on enterprise technology.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale technology projects and teams.
  • Strong understanding of technology trends, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders and technical teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and tactically.
  • Experience with budgeting and cost management, with a focus on cost optimization and ROI analysis.
  • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with Data Center management frameworks, such as Uptime Institute Tier Certification, is a plus.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, with the ability to track and manage key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Experience with vendor management, including contract negotiation, performance management, and issue escalation.If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!Compensation:At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $171,000 to $281,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.Location:Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods.At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization.
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