Vice President of Information Technology
Chicago, IL, United States
Vice President of Information Technology
About the Company
Empowering women & girls through diverse programs & services for 140 years
Industry
Nonprofit Organization Management
Type
Non Profit
Founded
1876
Employees
51-200
Specialties
sexual violence support services
early childhood education
economic empowerment services
racial justice & activism programs
and techgyrls
a program within economic empowerment services
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Information Technology to lead the IT department and establish centralized data operations. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with a proven track record of strategic thinking, particularly in the execution of IT, user/customer service support, and project management of technology priorities. Essential responsibilities include building a service-oriented IT function, optimizing department structure and staffing, developing user-friendly processes, and ensuring the performance and reliability of enterprise systems. The role also involves devising comprehensive IT policies, managing the IT budget, and coordinating the purchasing and management of IT equipment and services.Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, information systems, or a related field, and at least 8 years of experience in IT operations, supervising technology teams, and overseeing large IT projects. A strong understanding of various IT domains such as cloud operations, security, network and systems administration, and data analytics is required. The VP of IT will be expected to be a strategist, a player/coach, a collaborator, and outcome-oriented, with a focus on driving continuous progress and measurable results. The role also demands a candidate who is business-savvy and mission-oriented, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff.
Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Information Technology
Engineering
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