SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY- MDM & DATA PLATFORMS (REMOTE)
Compass Group USA · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $200,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead technical direction for MDM platform.
- Define architecture vision and standards.
- Drive AI adoption in development.
- Build and lead high-performing teams.
- Collaborate across product and tech.
About the role
About CDAI
We are CDAI—the data and artificial intelligence engine of Compass Group North America. We design and deliver custom, in-house solutions tailored to the unique complexities of food service and hospitality. Our work is grounded in strong data foundations, layered with AI to enhance forecasting, streamline operations, and enable better, faster decision-making across Compass Group. With deep integration into the business and a commitment to white-glove service, CDAI empowers associates, clients, and customers through innovative, future-forward technologies.About The Role
We are seeking a Sr. Director of Technology to lead the technical direction and delivery of our Master Data Management (MDM) platform. This role focuses on defining architectural vision and guardrails, establishing engineering discipline and leading the adoption of AI-enabled development practices. You will partner closely with Product Leadership and embedded technology leaders to ensure strong alignment between business priorities and technical execution. We are looking for a leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels—someone who can define the future, elevate people, and drive meaningful change across teams.Key Responsibilities
Platform & Architecture
- Define and own the architecture vision for MDM, PIM, and integration services
- Establish architectural guardrails, patterns, and standards across all product teams
- Drive decisions on data models, integration patterns, and platform design
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and scalability requirements
Engineering Standards & Delivery
- Define & enforce SDLC standards for testing, code quality, and releases
- Partner with DevOps on CI/CD, reliability, and environment practices
- Implement consistent release governance and production readiness practices
AI Enablement & Engineering Transformation
- Lead the adoption of AI-assisted development practices across the engineering organization
- Define standards and guardrails for safe, scalable, and effective use of AI in SDLC, developer workflows and tooling
- Champion a culture of experimentation and innovation while maintaining enterprise grade controls
People Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing technical organization (Architecture, DevOps, Engineering)
- Establish and uphold a high technical hiring bar, improving hiring accuracy and speed
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuously learning team culture
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Enable Product Pods to operate effectively within defined standards and guardrails
- Lead cross-pod alignment on shared services, integration frameworks, and reusable components
- Act as the final decision authority for cross-team technical decision and architectural trade-offs
Operational Readiness
- Support production systems with a focus on reliability and observability
- Partner on incident management and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Required
- 8–10+ years in software engineering or technical leadership roles
- Experience with platform-based or data-intensive systems
- Strong cloud-native experience (AWS preferred)
- Hands-on experience with: Python services (FastAPI, Flask, or similar), Modern front-end frameworks (Angular or similar), PostgreSQL or relational databases
- Experience with API-first and event-driven architectures
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing strategies
Preferred
- Exposure to MDM, PIM, or master data platforms
- Experience with Snowflake or cloud data ecosystems
- Background in large enterprise environments
- Experience leading platform transformations or consolidations of legacy systems
Leadership Profile
- Practical technical judgment with a bias for scalable solutions
- Clear communicator across technical and business stakeholders
- Collaborative, delivery-focused leader with a growth mindset
Benefits
Associates At Corporate Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD&D
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Skills & topics
- Senior Director
- Technology
- MDM
- Data Platforms
- Data Architecture
- AI
- Cloud
- AWS
- Python
- Angular
- PostgreSQL
- API
- Event-Driven
- CI/CD
- Leadership
- Engineering Management
- Remote
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your 8-10+ years in software engineering, platform experience, cloud-native skills (AWS), and specific technologies like Python, Angular, and PostgreSQL.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize experience in defining architectural vision, implementing SDLC standards, and leading technical teams.
- Address technical requirements: Detail your expertise in API-first, event-driven architectures, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
- Demonstrate AI proficiency: Mention any experience with AI-assisted development or setting AI guardrails.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss strategic and operational leadership, technical judgment, and collaboration with business stakeholders.
Technical preparation
Review AWS services and cloud-native patterns.,Refresh knowledge on Python, Angular, PostgreSQL.,Study API and event-driven architecture principles.,Practice explaining CI/CD and IaC concepts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you defined architecture vision.,How have you led AI adoption in teams?,Share an experience building high-performing teams.,Discuss a complex cross-team technical decision.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Senior Director of Technology role at Compass Group USA?
- The salary range for the Senior Director of Technology position at Compass Group USA is $180,000 - $200,000 annually, with eligibility for a bonus. This compensation reflects the senior level of the role and its significant responsibilities within the CDAI organization.
- Is the Senior Director of Technology, MDM & Data Platforms role remote?
- Yes, the Senior Director of Technology, MDM & Data Platforms role is explicitly listed as remote. This allows for flexibility in location for qualified candidates.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Director of Technology at Compass Group USA?
- Key responsibilities include defining the architecture vision for MDM and data platforms, establishing engineering standards, leading AI adoption in development, building and leading technical teams, and ensuring operational readiness of production systems.
- What technical skills are required for this Senior Director role?
- Required technical skills include 8-10+ years in software engineering/leadership, strong cloud-native experience (AWS preferred), Python services (FastAPI, Flask), modern front-end frameworks (Angular), PostgreSQL, API-first and event-driven architectures, and CI/CD implementation.
- What experience is preferred for the Senior Director of Technology position?
- Preferred experience includes exposure to MDM, PIM, or master data platforms, familiarity with Snowflake or cloud data ecosystems, background in large enterprise environments, and experience leading platform transformations or legacy system consolidations.
- How does Compass Group USA approach hiring and diversity?
- Compass Group USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment based on ability, achievement, and experience, without regard to protected characteristics. They consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.
- What benefits are offered to corporate associates at Compass Group?
- Corporate associates at Compass Group USA are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and various wellness and employee assistance programs.
- What is CDAI at Compass Group North America?
- CDAI is the data and artificial intelligence engine of Compass Group North America. It designs and delivers custom in-house solutions using strong data foundations and AI to enhance forecasting, streamline operations, and improve decision-making in the food service and hospitality sectors.