Remote Technology Director Jobs
Remote Technology Director jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed engineering organizations, and established companies building out location-independent technology teams. Sectors seeing the most remote demand include software, fintech, healthcare technology, and enterprise SaaS, with employers like BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, and Gartner actively hiring. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description:
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Role
The Enterprise Technology Risk & Analytics (ETRA) team is seeking a seasoned technology risk professional to lead risk oversight activities across Brokerage and Trade Management engineering. In this highly visible Director role, you will partner with engineering, operations, and risk leaders to proactively identify and manage technology risks, evaluate control effectiveness, influence strategic decision-making, and strengthen Fidelity's overall risk posture in emerging areas such as AI adoption, digital innovation and Cloud modernization.
The Expertise and Skills you Bring
- 10 plus years of experience in technology risk management, cybersecurity, controls, audit, or related risk disciplines within large financial services organizations.
- Proven leadership experience influencing senior executives and managing complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Deep knowledge of cloud native architectures, container platforms, CI/CD pipelines, application security and database management platforms.
- Ability to communicate complex technology risk concepts to executive leadership, risk committees, and regulators.
- Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, large language models, data science, automation, and associated governance risks.
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering or a related field of study preferred.
- Professional technology risk certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM) and/or Cloud Certification(s) (CCSP, CCSK, AWS) preferred.
- Provide strategic risk leadership for major technology transformation and business initiatives.
- Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments covering cloud, cyber, data, AI, and operational technology domains.
- Advise technology and business executives on risk appetite, control effectiveness, and remediation strategies.
- Identify emerging risk themes and translate insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, and Internal Audit on regulatory, audit, and governance activities.
- Drive risk reporting, metrics, and analytics to support executive decision-making and board-level transparency.
- Manage and develop risk professionals while fostering a strong risk culture.
Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
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Information TechnologyPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Job Description:
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Role
The Enterprise Technology Risk & Analytics (ETRA) team is seeking a seasoned technology risk professional to lead risk oversight activities across Brokerage and Trade Management engineering. In this highly visible Director role, you will partner with engineering, operations, and risk leaders to proactively identify and manage technology risks, evaluate control effectiveness, influence strategic decision-making, and strengthen Fidelity's overall risk posture in emerging areas such as AI adoption, digital innovation and Cloud modernization.
The Expertise and Skills you Bring
- 10 plus years of experience in technology risk management, cybersecurity, controls, audit, or related risk disciplines within large financial services organizations.
- Proven leadership experience influencing senior executives and managing complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Deep knowledge of cloud native architectures, container platforms, CI/CD pipelines, application security and database management platforms.
- Ability to communicate complex technology risk concepts to executive leadership, risk committees, and regulators.
- Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, large language models, data science, automation, and associated governance risks.
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering or a related field of study preferred.
- Professional technology risk certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM) and/or Cloud Certification(s) (CCSP, CCSK, AWS) preferred.
- Provide strategic risk leadership for major technology transformation and business initiatives.
- Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments covering cloud, cyber, data, AI, and operational technology domains.
- Advise technology and business executives on risk appetite, control effectiveness, and remediation strategies.
- Identify emerging risk themes and translate insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, and Internal Audit on regulatory, audit, and governance activities.
- Drive risk reporting, metrics, and analytics to support executive decision-making and board-level transparency.
- Manage and develop risk professionals while fostering a strong risk culture.
Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Certifications:
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Information TechnologyPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote technology director jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive technology leadership experience, including direct team management
- Proven experience overseeing enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, or large-scale software delivery
- Strong background in budgeting, vendor management, and technology roadmap planning
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management practices
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, AWS Solutions Architect, or CISSP
Tips for Your Remote Technology Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote technology director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed location results.
Lead your resume with remote leadership proof
Call out distributed team sizes, async tools you've used (Confluence, Linear, Notion), and outcomes you drove without in-person oversight. Remote employers need to see that you've already succeeded in a location-independent environment.
Build a written communication portfolio
Remote technology director candidates who can share examples of architecture decision records, engineering roadmaps, or technical strategy documents give hiring managers concrete evidence of the async leadership skills the role demands.
Prepare for remote-specific interview formats
Expect async take-home exercises, video panel interviews across time zones, and written case studies alongside live technical discussions. Practice explaining technical trade-offs clearly in writing, since remote hiring teams often evaluate candidates partly on their documentation quality.
Remote Technology Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote technology director job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed teams, which hire technology directors who can lead without in-person presence. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, async decision-making, and the ability to set technical direction independently. Candidates who show experience managing remote engineers, driving cross-functional projects through documentation, and maintaining visibility across distributed stakeholders stand out.
Which companies hire remote technology directors?
Remote technology director roles are posted by BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, and Gartner and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first software companies, distributed fintech firms, and healthcare technology organizations are among the most active employers of technology directors in fully remote settings.
Can you get a remote technology director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote technology director roles at the entry level are harder to land because employers expect you to operate with minimal oversight from day one. Smaller remote-first startups and early-stage distributed teams are more open to candidates who haven't held the exact title before. Showing a portfolio of technical leadership, shipped projects, and written engineering documentation can substitute for years in a director seat.
Do you need a degree for remote technology director jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring technology directors weigh demonstrated technical leadership, a history of shipping and scaling systems, and the ability to manage distributed engineering teams far more heavily than a diploma. Many remote-first companies list a degree as preferred rather than required, and strong results in previous roles consistently override formal credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote technology directors?
Remote technology director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams and need technology directors who can provide technical direction and leadership without a centralized office.
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