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Director of Technology, EMEA
Engineering

Due to rapid expansion, e-Dialog EMEA is looking for a seasoned technology manager to lead our London based technology organization and work with leading organizations such as Boots, HP, British Airways, Expedia EMEA, Dell EMEA, and The Financial Times to achieve strong business results through e-mail marketing. This is a senior position and the successful candidate will have responsibility for the high-level management and leadership of our technology teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong data background, direct marketing know-how, and mature management skills. This position requires in-depth understanding of customers' business and marketing objectives and corresponding methods of achieving those objectives. He or she will engage with business prospects, internal clients, and external clients to provide technical insight and leadership. A background in database marketing, internet applications, and data management is highly desirable.

If you are interested please send your CV to ukjobs@e-dialog.com


Director of Technology Responsibilities Include:


Holistically direct and develop the Data Engineering and Business System Analyst Teams.
Lead, manage and mentor UK based technology managers and staff to service our clients to the highest standard possible.
Support e-Dialog's global growth by supporting new business development in the EMEA and contributing to a global technology vision.
Strengthen e-Dialog's technology capability and credibility in EMEA by improving process, mentoring account teams, and hiring/managing appropriate resources.
Work as part of the UK leadership team to shape and implement strategic growth in Europe. Coordinate with US offices to champion technology requirements and opportunities for the UK.
Consult on complex client projects that require senior level technology guidance. In these cases, serve as a subject matter expert and liaison between clients, account teams, Analysts, project managers, and engineering teams.
Plan collaboratively with account services, creative, and other department leads to support the business.
Coordinate technology resource management between US and UK offices.


Candidate Requirements:


Significant experience in a database management, marketing or customer analytics environment with a strong understanding of the challenges that marketers face from day-to-day.
Verifiable experience managing technical resource and projects in a demanding, client centric environment.
Top-notch analytical skills coupled with a solid business foundation, particularly in marketing topics.
A poised and professional presence. Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative nature.
The ability to integrate the cross functional needs of marketing, technology, and other areas of an organization into an effective business solution.
Ability to effectively management multiple projects with a commitment to meeting project deadlines.
Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 10-20% including some travel to the US).

The ideal candidate will also have:


Experience working in an agency environment with responsibilities to multiple large clients.
Previous Programming experience solid knowledge of relational database technology, especially with star schemas and data mart architecture.
Experience with business intelligence tools such as Cognos, Microstrategy, SAS, and Business Objects, in support of pre-campaign and post-campaign analysis.
Experience with project development lifecycles and QA/QC testing methodologies is desirable.

We are no ordinary company to work for, we have a very informal environment; T-shirts and jeans are the norm with opinionated and outspoken discussions encouraged. Because of this, we have a non-hierarchical culture; as a result, you need to be a manager that leads by example and inspires those around you. You will be personally credible with undoubted professionalism, but with a great sense of humour and people skills.


About e-Dialog


e-Dialog is the innovator in precision e-mail marketing strategy, services and technology that help market-leading companies establish powerful, two-way relationships with their customers and prospects. From offices in London and Lexington - Massachusetts e-Dialog's team of experienced direct marketers manages every phase of an e-mail marketing programme, including strategic planning and creative design, list acquisition, campaign execution, inbound response management, data analysis and custom application development. The company's precision-based approach combines award-winning e-mail marketing expertise with responsible use of proprietary personalization and custom publishing technologies to deliver highly targeted, permission-based communications. Our prestigious client list includes Channel 4, Intelligent Finance, FilmFour, Christian Aid and Reuters.

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