Director of Technology
Company: Foundation List
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Director of Technology to lead
our tech team and oversee a technology budget of $700,000 as we
seek to strengthen and improve our core tech platforms and systems.
As the driver of our cross-org technology initiatives, this person
will help us develop a central plan for integrating and upleveling
our technology and will lead execution of that strategy for our
entire organization. This role will complement current staff
expertise in digital communications and IT with a robust background
in technology strategy and direction. They will assess and develop
our current team's skills, oversee investment decisions and
tradeoffs, and play a pivotal role in unlocking additional funding
with the development and deployment of new technology for WTA.
Ultimately this role will help move us beyond incremental,
piecemeal transitions and enable us to standardize our tech
systems, optimize our infrastructure and scale our technology to
deepen our mission impact on the ground.If you are someone who is
looking for not just a job, but an opportunity to drive impact for
a growing, innovative, mission-driven organization as part of a
dynamic leadership team. If the power of nature and the outdoors
speaks to you, we hope you'll apply to this role!Primary
ResponsibilitiesLead WTA's Technology Strategy
- Architect our technology roadmap in alignment with our
organizational goals and cross-functional work plans
- Foster strong relationships across WTA to identify technology
needs, opportunities for process improvements and resource
development opportunities
- Innovate and implement new technologies to support our mission
and program delivery goals and guide staff through change
management processes
- Continuously evaluate current technology trends, emerging
technologies, and forecasting of long-term technology needs and
develop scalable solutions to support our growing organization
- Ensure effective use of technology through gap analysis and
audits, policy oversight, and trainings
- Analyze and distill insight from data and technology to inform
strategic priorities and organizational work planning
- Oversee organizational IT and data risk management and business
continuity planning, including policies, procedures, and
contingency planning
- Contribute at multiple levels of the organization, including by
being part of our active and engaged leadership teamManage
Technology Resources and Projects
- Lead and prioritize technology projects with a collaborative
approach, overseeing change management and the optimization of
technology resources
- Prepare and manage the annual technology budget, ensuring that
funds are allocated effectively and efficiently to maximize
impact
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators for technology
projects
- Use metrics to drive decision-making and report on technology
performance to stakeholders
- Implement best practices in software development and data
security; uphold high standards for code quality and ensure
thorough testing procedures
- Negotiate contracts, maintain relationships and oversee
performance with technology service providers and
contractorsTechnology Team Leadership
- Lead a technology team of 2+ technology staff and provide
supervision and support to advance team and organizational
goals
- Work cross-functionally with leadership team to ensure
technology alignment with broader organizational vision and
objectives
- Provide organization-wide professional development
opportunities to optimize technology use and performance
- Maintain strong and successful collaborative relationships with
volunteer developers and help recruit new talent to serve in this
capacityExperience, Skills, Knowledge, and ValuesCompetitive
candidates will highlight the following in their application, or
express willingness to learn:
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a technology
environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT Management, related
field, or equivalent additional work experience
- Proven track record of managing teams and large-scale
technology projects, including change management
- Excellent budget management and resource allocation skills
- Strong analytical and forecasting abilities
- Familiarity with software development practices and database
management
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for our mission and a love for the great outdoors
- Dedication to uphold WTA's commitment to equity and inclusion,
fostering a welcoming environment for all staff and
volunteers.
- Previous experience with and commitment to implementing
equity-informed best practices for data management, technology
systems and accessibilityLocation and ScheduleThis full-time,
exempt position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is based
from WTA's Seattle office. WTA has a hybrid work model with at
least 2 days of work per week in-person at our Seattle office. Some
tasks may require occasional evening or weekend work for special
events.CompensationCompensation is $110,000 - 130,000 annually,
depending on experience. WTA's benefits package includes medical,
dental, vision, retirement, disability and transportation, as well
as holiday, vacation, parental and sick leave. WTA is a PSLF
eligible employer; we support student loan forgiveness. For more
information about WTA's benefits, please visit our website:
www.wta.org/benefits.Diversity, Equity & InclusionWe believe WTA,
and Washington's hiking community, is made better by people with
varied backgrounds, identities, abilities and lived experience. WTA
is committed to advancing equity and continually working to become
a more inclusive organization. People of color and others with
identities that are underrepresented in the outdoor industry
(including but not limited to: gender identity, class, sexual
orientation, age, ability, and background) are strongly encouraged
to apply.
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Keywords: Foundation List, Kent , Director of Technology, IT / Software / Systems , Seattle, Washington
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