VP of Information Technology (Immediate Opening)
Vice President of Information Technology
Role Mission: The Vice President of Information Technology is primarily responsible for driving network strategy around maximizing value across enterprise network, architecture, data center, cyber security, network security, data centers, along with servers and storage. The VP of Information Technology works to ensure strategic excellence for the effectiveness and efficiency of all technology systems across multiple data centers. Works with cross-functional working groups focused on organizational priorities and innovations to determine technology needs and capacity. Finally, the VP will periodically serve as a proxy for the Chief Information Officer and other members of the Information Systems and Technology lead team.
Supervisory Responsibilities: All IST lower level staff
Location:
This is a full-time remote position based in (Texas/Louisiana/Florida/Arkansas/Ohio) with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations:
As needed
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
Essential Duties:
Plans, implements, and ensures integrity and service levels of the IDEA central server environment, operating systems, and storage that support the business and institutional applications and databases.
Responsible for disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Provides technical consulting and strategic direction on all IST technical areas to IST leadership
Directs the production of appropriate operations documentation, standards, and communication.
Directs the development and execution of industry best practices procedures to continuously monitor performance and improve operation service levels to schools and offices.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Audits Board meetings Executive Presentations
What You Bring – Competencies
Knowledge and Skills:
Data center, network monitoring, and management tools
NIST, ISO security frameworks
Virtualization, cloud, and PaaS architectures
Training design and development
Project management
Org-wide change management
Vendor management
Strong written and oral communication skills
Leading and developing specialist teams.
Database Administration Fundamentals
Disaster Recovery Planning
Processes, Methodologies, and Tools
Quality Management and Assurance
Systems Engineering & Design
ITIL Foundations, ITIL Managing Professional
Required experience:
Education: Bachelor's in information systems, Computer Science, or related field
Intermediate to advanced mastery of AGILE and/or Waterfall project methodologies
Exceptional quantitative and technical skills
5+ years leading large, scaling, and geographically diverse teams with a strong record of results.
Preferred experience:
Education: Masters preferred in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Physical Requirements: Sit long periods of time Ability to sustain long periods of online meetings
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $145,500 and $177,500, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
- IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Application process:
Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Learn more about IDEA
At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
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