We are seeking a Director of Technology to lead the technology operations, infrastructure, software development, and application development, as well as digital initiatives, for a small, data-focused organization. This is a senior leadership position combining IT oversight with hands-on cloud development and solution architecture. The successful candidate will also be an integral partner in helping the organization through technological transformation.
Worksite location: Hybrid, onsite 1x per week in Edina, MN
Salary: $150 – 175k salary target, bonus up to 10%
Benefits:
- Generous Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pension plan
Role & Responsibilities:
- Develop IT priorities aligned with organizational goals and technology transformation objectives.
- Establish IT policies, procedures, and best practices tailored to the organization's size.
- Manage IT budget and vendor relationships with a focus on cost-effectiveness.
- Provide regular reporting to the Board and executive leadership, performance, security, and overall technology initiatives.
- Oversee system performance, security, and reliability across all technology platforms.
- Implement backup and disaster recovery processes to support business continuity procedures.
- Create and maintain documentation and ensure alignment on processes and practices.
- Implement change control practices and policies to minimize operational disruption and ensure regular system maintenance.
- Lead technology projects from planning through implementation.
- Coordinate with department heads and end users on technology requirements.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Responsible for the management of the Technology team.
- Provide technical mentoring and professional development guidance.
- Offer insights into cloud solutions architecture (Azure) and pinpoint/remediate any issues that arise, as needed.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive IT experience, preferably inclusive of software development, with 3+ years in leadership roles
- Experience in small organizations (i.e. 25-50 employees)
- Proven track record of successful technology implementations and upgrades
- Experience with budget management and vendor negotiations
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred), including architectural best practices for resiliency, scalability, and cost optimization.
- Experience in the development of business applications and database management
- Significant experience managing technical teams and with project management
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices
- Experience managing small teams and external service providers
- Customer service orientation with a focus on user satisfaction
About Versique
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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