Company description Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. Overview Director of Technology - Healthcare This is a high-impact technology leadership role where you’ll shape and deliver modern healthcare platforms that matter to clients, to patients, and to the teams you lead. As a DoT at Publicis Sapient, you’ll operate as a true technology executive: setting direction, influencing senior client stakeholders, and building high-performing solutions and teams that deliver meaningful business outcomes. You’ll have real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to help define how we bring cloud, data, and emerging technologies to life across complex healthcare environments. If you’re energized by solving hard problems, leading strong teams, and driving transformation at scale, this role was built for you! Responsibilities Your Role and Impact As a Director of Technology, you’ll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and serve as a trusted technology advisor for enterprise healthcare clients. You’ll connect business strategy to technical execution, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to real outcomes. You will: Own technical strategy and execution for one or more major healthcare engagements, from discovery through delivery Partner with client technology leaders and executives to define solution roadmaps and guide large-scale digital transformation initiatives Lead, mentor, and grow teams of engineers and architects (typically 10–25+), setting a high bar for quality, collaboration, and accountability Translate complex business needs into modern cloud, data, and integration architectures Act as an escalation point for technical risk, ensuring delivery stays on track without becoming the sole problem-solver Establish and uphold engineering standards, participating in architecture and code reviews where your expertise adds the most value Shape new opportunities by contributing to proposals, execution approaches, and long-term client strategies Who You Are You’re a confident, hands-on technology leader who balances strategy with execution. You bring strong technical judgment, consultative presence, and the ability to guide teams through ambiguity. You’re curious about emerging technologies, including AI-driven and agent-based approaches and grounded in applying them thoughtfully to real-world problems. You take ownership, value accountability, and lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Qualifications Scope & Influence Lead and grow engineering teams across complex, multi-workstream healthcare programs Influence client technology direction at the Director, VP, and CIO level Partner closely with Client Partners, Product, Design, and Data leaders Contribute to practice-level thinking, standards, and reusable approaches within Publicis Sapient Skills & Experience We’re looking for a strong combination of technical depth, leadership capability, and consulting mindset. Your Skills and Experience: Experience delivering complex platforms in regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, financial services, or similar environments Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures and large-scale data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Strong background in application development using service-oriented and microservices-based architectures Technical fluency in Java or Python, with the ability to review designs, guide teams through delivery challenges, and engage credibly in code-level discussions Experience leading engineering teams of 10+ people across multiple workstreams Strength in systems integration, custom development, and enterprise-scale solution design Ability to distill complex problems into clear architectural approaches (e.g., Domain-Driven Design, data pipelines, messaging/event-driven systems) Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment Healthcare Experience (Preferred) Familiarity with healthcare domains such as payer, provider, or life sciences Exposure to healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA, HL7/FHIR), or the ability to quickly ramp into these areas Set Yourself Apart Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience applying AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics in enterprise environments Multi-geo or distributed delivery experience Interest in helping shape and grow a modern healthcare technology practice Growth & Opportunity This role offers a clear path to expanded leadership scope, including larger portfolios, broader influence across accounts, and opportunities to help shape Publicis Sapient’s healthcare and engineering practices. You’ll be supported in growing your impact, not just delivering today, but helping define what’s next. Why Join Us? At Publicis Sapient, we believe in fostering an inclusive and innovative culture where employees can thrive. As an engineering leader you will have the opportunity to: Collaborate with some of the world’s leading brands. Lead transformative projects at the forefront of digital innovation. Drive significant growth and revenue opportunities. Work alongside a global network of experts in strategy, technology, and design. Additional information Level: Director/Senior Director Salary Range: $220,000 - $290,000 An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration. Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Flexibility to support work-life balance. Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family. Generous paid leave and holidays. Wellness program and employee assistance. As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicissapient.com or you may call us at +1-617-621-0200.