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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a visionary and strategic Vice President of Technology to lead our organization's technological direction and innovation initiatives. This executive role is responsible for overseeing the development and dissemination of technology across the company, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving digital transformation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, along with proven leadership experience in managing large technology teams.
As the Vice President of Technology, you will collaborate closely with other executive leaders to define and execute the company’s technology roadmap. You will be responsible for identifying new technological trends and ensuring the company maintains a competitive edge in the market. This includes managing the IT budget, overseeing system architecture, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
You will also play a key role in talent acquisition and development within the technology department, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will be instrumental in scaling our technology capabilities to support business growth and operational efficiency.
This role requires excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of business operations, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business decisions. The Vice President of Technology will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be a member of the executive leadership team.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and execute the company's technology strategy.
- Lead and manage the technology department, including IT, software development, and cybersecurity.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals.
- Oversee system architecture, infrastructure, and data management.
- Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
- Identify and implement emerging technologies to drive innovation.
- Manage technology budgets and resource allocation.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators for technology operations.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain top technology talent.
- Drive digital transformation and process automation initiatives.
- Represent the technology function in board and investor meetings.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale technology teams and projects.
- Strong understanding of software development, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
- Experience with cloud computing, data analytics, and digital transformation.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience in budgeting and financial planning for technology operations.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and data protection laws.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change.
- Experience working with cross-functional executive teams.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience leading technology teams?
- What is your approach to aligning technology with business strategy?
- How have you implemented digital transformation in previous roles?
- What emerging technologies do you believe will impact our industry?
- How do you ensure data security and compliance in your organization?
- Describe a time you led a major technology initiative.
- How do you foster innovation within your teams?
- What metrics do you use to evaluate technology performance?
- How do you manage technology budgets and resource allocation?
- What is your experience with cloud infrastructure and services?
- How do you stay current with technology trends?
- Describe your leadership style and how you manage cross-functional teams.
