Technology Director

Intellias is a global digital engineering partner helping industry leaders accelerate innovation and transformation through technology. For more than 20 years, we’ve empowered our customers to embrace innovation at scale and contributed to the success of the world’s leading brands, including HERE Technologies, TomTom, HelloFresh, and Travis Perkins. We are featured in Inc 5000 Europe and IAOP Global Outsourcing 100. We bring the technology and track record to deliver digital solutions for retail and CPG industries. With over two decades of retail industry experience and a deep focus on AI and data, we help retailers move faster, work smarter, and scale confidently in an ever-changing market. Project Overview: - Intellias is looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to join our team as Technology Director, with a strong business and technology background in Data, Cloud, and AI/ML as well as business acumen in Retail. As the technology ‘lighthouse person’, they will be the technology evangelist towards existing and new customers. This role will work closely with delivery, sales, pre-sales, and technology practices, in line with the ambition to grow the business and become a leading global technology partner. Among other topics, the scope of work also includes cutting-edge technology trends awareness, thought leadership and contribution to technology partnerships. We are looking for an experienced leader with hands-on technical background and a proven track record in the same/similar Director level role in a well-established outsourcing company. Requirements: - Proven experience at the Director level or equivalent within a large outsourcing or technology consulting organization. - 15+ years of experience in software engineering, technology leadership, consulting, or CTO-level roles. - Strong background in data platforms, cloud architectures, and AI or ML applied to real business use cases. - Solid understanding of retail business models and large-scale enterprise environments. - Deep understanding of solution architecture and end-to-end software delivery, including product management, business analysis, and UX at scale. - Ability to engage and influence senior client stakeholders, including C-level, through clear communication and structured thinking. - Experience operating in complex, global, and uncertain environments with multiple stakeholders. - Strong leadership presence with a pragmatic, outcome-driven mindset. - Clear understanding of modern technology trends and distributed systems. - Self-driven, able to operate independently while collaborating across teams. Responsibilities: - Own and drive the overall technology strategy for the assigned retail account. - Act as the senior technology partner and trusted advisor for the client, translating business challenges into technology direction. - Ensure delivery success across the portfolio by guiding architecture, technical decisions, and long-term platform evolution. - Work closely with account, delivery, and sales leaders to grow revenue, expand scope, and strengthen client relationships. - Lead and influence pre-sales, up-sale, and solution shaping activities for existing and new engagements. - Drive solution design, POCs, and accelerators that increase competitiveness and client confidence. - Build and develop cloud and technology partnerships relevant to the retail domain. - Extend and evolve Intellias technology offerings with new services and capabilities. - Contribute to corporate technology strategy and R&D direction. What we offer: - 22 days of annual leave per year + 3 paid sick leaves; - Flexible working hours & hybrid work model; - Permanent contract; - Health Insurance (employee); - Modern, well-equipped office in the centre of Porto; - Intellias Communities (Tech, Language Clubs, Sports, Books, Parents); - Coverflex benefits; - Snacks and drinks at the office; - Access to discount platform. Why this position: Being at the forefront of global technology, we always place individuals ahead of processes. We're committed to nurturing an environment that unleashes the full potential of tech leaders like you. Our people-centered culture and benefits make this an ideal journey for those passionate about executive excellence, sharing knowledge, and contributing to the global tech impact.