VP of Technology and Solutions

Are you ready to help develop Naviant’s technical future and lead its evolution from traditional content management to a modern, AI-first agentic automation firm?

At Naviant, our mission is to partner with organizations to reimagine how work gets done, combining deep industry expertise, intelligent technology, and a human-centered approach to deliver measurable outcomes. Our vision is simple yet ambitious: Reimagine work through automation, AI, and data, freeing people to focus on what truly matters.

We are seeking a strategic, execution-focused VP of Technology and Solutions to help develop and lead Naviant’s technical future, driving the transition from traditional content management to a modern, AI-first agentic automation firm. This high-impact role balances visionary leadership with the operational discipline required to scale a world-class professional services organization while delivering measurable customer outcomes.

As the senior-most technical leader, you will help define, advance, and govern the strategy behind our digital and agentic transformation offerings, oversee and develop all architects and developers, and ensure consistent, scalable, high-quality solution delivery across all platforms. You will establish a rigorous, standardized approach to solution design, development, and delivery, provide technical oversight in presales to ensure successful customer outcomes, and drive organizational alignment, quality, and measurable impact while leading the growth and success of the entire technical team. Success in this role is driven by the ability to create technical clarity, consistency, and leverage at scale, reducing solution risk, accelerating delivery confidence, and strengthening Naviant’s position as a trusted leader in intelligent automation and agentic AI solutions.

Performance Objectives – What You Will Accomplish

First 30 Days: Getting Grounded

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Naviant’s current technology landscape, delivery model, and solution portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with executive leadership, sales, delivery, and technical teams.
• Assess current SDLC practices, tooling, and governance to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Review active implementations and presales opportunities to understand current state and risk areas.
• Establish credibility as the senior technical leader across delivery and presales.
  
  

Within 60 Days: Taking Ownership

• Define and begin socializing a forward-looking technology strategy aligned to Naviant’s AI-first, agentic automation vision.
• Outline a standardized approach to solution architecture, development, and delivery.
• Prioritize and initiate improvements to SDLC, governance, and delivery consistency.
• Introduce initial DevSecOps and CI/CD opportunities where applicable.
• Implement early “configuration as code” practices for legacy and platform-based solutions.
• Strengthen presales technical rigor by participating in discovery, solutioning, estimation, and deal validation.
• Evaluate and begin aligning team structure, capacity, and skill sets to future-state needs.
  
  

At 90 Days and Beyond: Driving Impact

• Execute and scale the standardized technology strategy across AI, automation, ECM, IDP, and analytics solutions.
• Establish and enforce a modern, governed SDLC with consistent practices across delivery teams.
• Drive structured R&D and innovation initiatives aligned to business priorities.
• Operationalize resource capacity planning and alignment across technical teams.
• Address delivery risks, escalations, and quality inconsistencies with clear accountability.
• Take full ownership of technical strategy, presales alignment, and solution delivery outcomes.
• Deliver measurable improvements in delivery quality, efficiency, and customer value.
• Build and lead a high-performing technical organization with clear development pathways.
• Foster a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Position Naviant as a leader in agentic AI and intelligent automation solutions.
  
  

Competencies – Key Skills & Experience We're Looking For

Technology Strategy & Innovation

Demonstrated ability to define, govern, and scale technology strategy across agentic AI, automation/RPA, analytics, ECM, and IDP. Brings experience evaluating platforms and architecture using a standardized, evidence-based approach. Drives innovation through structured R&D aligned to commercial priorities while monitoring industry trends to guide evolution and position organizations as leaders in next-generation automation.

Engineering Excellence & Delivery Systems

Deep experience establishing and enforcing a modern, standardized SDLC across custom and platform-based solutions. Strong track record implementing “configuration as code,” including version control and standardized approaches for legacy and low-code platforms. Applies DevSecOps and CI/CD practices to automate environment promotion, improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enable reliable, scalable delivery.

Delivery Execution & Commercial Alignment

Track record of owning end-to-end delivery outcomes, including oversight of complex implementations, high-impact customer initiatives, escalations, and risk mitigation. Consistently delivers solutions on time, on budget, and with measurable customer value. Brings hands-on presales experience across discovery, solutioning, estimation, and deal review to ensure technical fit and alignment prior to commitment.

Platform Architecture & Delivery Scale

Extensive experience leading architecture, development, and analytics in consultative, services-led environments with deep expertise in cloud-based and automation solutions. Able to standardize solution design and delivery to enable scalable, consistent, high-quality outcomes across platforms and client environments. Demonstrated success executing technology strategy in scaling organizations.

Leadership, Talent & Organizational Effectiveness

Brings a strong history of building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing teams of architects and developers while driving workforce planning, quality outcomes, organizational alignment. Creates a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Establishes clear career paths and development programs in partnership with training leadership and operates with strong executive presence and cross-functional influence.

Perks and Benefits – How We Take Care of Our Team

At Naviant, we believe in taking care of our people, both professionally and personally. As a fully remote company, we offer an engaging and supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Disability & Life Coverage
• 401k & Match Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flex Spending Plans & Dependent Care
  
  

Other Valuable Perks

• Monthly Home Office Allowance
• Volunteer Time Off
• Charitable Giving Program
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program, Parent Program, Wellness Initiatives, Virtual Gatherings, Employee Discount Program, Annual In-Person Celebration Week, and more!
  
  

Employees must reside in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sponsorship is not provided.

Naviant is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

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Our Mission

We partner with organizations to reimagine how work gets done, combining deep industry expertise, intelligent technology, and a human-centered approach to deliver measurable outcomes.

Our Vision

Reimagine work through automation, AI, and data, freeing people to focus on what truly matters

Our Story

Founded by Mike Suter in 1986, Naviant began with a simple idea: help organizations work smarter. Over the past 35+ years, that idea has evolved into a leading intelligent automation and process consulting firm, trusted by organizations navigating complex operational challenges.

Today, Naviant combines deep industry expertise with advanced technologies such as AI, intelligent document processing, and robotic process automation to transform how work gets done. Guided by a process-first mindset and a long-term partnership approach, we help our customers scale, adapt, and unlock meaningful results while creating opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive.