Technology & AI Enabled Delivery Director
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The Technology & AI Enabled Delivery Director is Orchard's most senior technical leadership role accountable for the quality, direction, and capability of the entire development function across AU, PH, COL, and US.This is a leadership role with real commercial weight. In conjunction with the COO, you'll set and drive the technical roadmap, lead three discipline teams (BED, FED, QA), and be the senior technical voice in client relationships from new business pitches through to complex solutioning and ongoing partnership.Orchard is shifting toward AI-augmented delivery, headless architecture, and a more scalable build practice. The Tech Director will lead direction and delivery. Core
ResponsibilitiesTechnical Strategy & RoadmapOwn and present Orchard's technical roadmap to the COO, SLT, and clientsLead the agency's shift to headless architecture and AI-augmented delivery practicesSet technical standards that raise the floor across all delivery, not just flagship projectsBring emerging technologies to the table before clients ask for them, staying ahead, not just currentCultivate partnerships with technology vendors to service and drive new client opportunitiesClient & New BusinessLead technical input across the full client lifecycle pitch, solution design, delivery, and growthBe the senior technical presence in new business conversations; help win work by articulating what's possible and how Orchard delivers itPartner with Account and Strategy leads to shape solutions, drive proactive recommendations, not just responsesBuild trusted relationships with senior clients; be the person they want in the room when it mattersProactively identify opportunities to expand technical scope within existing clientsTeam LeadershipLead, mentor, and grow the BED, FED, and QA teams across all locationsSet clear performance expectations; support Tech Leads to do the same within their teamsDrive capability uplift - identify gaps, close them, structured or informalShape how Orchard hires for technical talent — assessing for potential and adaptability, not just experienceDelivery & QualityAccountable for technical outcomes across all client and internal projectsOwn QA standards - define what done looks like and ensure the team holds the lineIdentify and resolve delivery risks early; get into the weeds when it mattersDrive continuous improvement in delivery quality, velocity, and predictability