Director, Strategic Digital Technology

The Digital Technology Office builds and runs the enterprise systems, data, AI, infrastructure, and security capabilities that Archer depends on as it grows from development into production and commercial operations. The Director, Strategic Digital Technology serves as a trusted strategic partner and operating leader for the Chief Digital Officer, turning the Chief Digital Officer's priorities into plans, decisions, and measurable results across the Digital Technology Office and its partner teams. This is a high-trust, high-ownership position with daily access to senior leaders. Archer cannot provide work visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Chief Digital Officer to turn digital strategy into a multi-year roadmap, an annual operating plan, and quarterly OKRs; Lead the annual and quarterly planning cycles, including budget, headcount, and investment prioritization, in close coordination with Finance and People; Frame decisions for the Chief Digital Officer with clear options, trade-offs, and recommendations backed by data; Own the cadence of leadership meetings, business reviews, steering forums, and decision logs for the Digital Technology Office; Build scorecards and executive dashboards covering delivery, spend, risk, and organizational health; Set up lightweight governance that keeps speed high while meeting the demands of a regulated aerospace company; Lead strategic initiatives that span engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, legal, security, and people teams; Work with the Digital Technology program management team so that portfolio priorities match enterprise priorities; Support major platform, vendor, and integration decisions as they arise; Help lead company-wide adoption of AI tools and workflows, including training, change management, and measurement of business impact; Track emerging technologies, vendors, and market trends, and recommend where Archer should lead; Prepare briefings, executive updates, and board-level materials for the Chief Digital Officer; Plan and run leadership offsites, all-hands meetings, and organization-wide communications for the Digital Technology Office; Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and good judgment; Partner with People on workforce planning, hiring priorities, succession, and leadership development; Coach leaders, build team capability, and help create a culture of accountability, curiosity, and candor

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in strategy, technology operations, program or portfolio management, digital transformation, or management consulting; 5+ years leading teams, portfolios, or cross-functional efforts at the manager level or above; A record of turning executive strategy into plans, OKRs, and measurable results in a complex organization; Experience running executive operating rhythms, such as planning cycles, business reviews, and governance forums; Strong financial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment prioritization; Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to executives and boards; Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead without direct authority; Working knowledge of enterprise technology, such as ERP, PLM, MES, data platforms, cloud infrastructure, or AI; Experience in a regulated, safety-critical, or high-reliability environment, such as aerospace, defense, financial services, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing; A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; The ability to work on-site at our San Jose headquarters

Nice to have

An MBA or other master's degree in a related field; Experience in an executive office, transformation office, or strategic business partner role that supported a C-level leader; Experience leading enterprise AI adoption, training, or enablement programs; A background in human-centered design, product management, or user experience; Executive coaching or leadership development credentials, such as an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certification; Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ITAR, CMMC, or NIST 800-171; Certifications such as PMP, Prosci, or SAFe; Experience in a high-growth or scale-up company