Senior Director, Technology Strategy – Enablement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement the organization's technology strategy and roadmap.

• Oversee technology operations, software development, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, systems administration, enterprise architecture, and associated technology services.

• Direct strategy, governance, and lifecycle management of enterprise applications.

• Manage AORN's enterprise cybersecurity program, encompassing security strategy, policies, standards, risk assessments, incident response, vulnerability mitigation, and employee security awareness.

• Supervise the design, development, implementation, integration, and ongoing enhancement of internally developed applications, digital products, and technology solutions.

• Create product roadmaps and set technology priorities for enterprise applications and digital platforms.

• Collaborate with business leaders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and convert organizational needs into software and application solutions.

• Guide the evaluation, adoption, and responsible utilization of emerging technologies, including AI and automation.

• Establish technology standards, governance practices, architectural principles, and operational processes.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including HIPAA, PCI DSS, and NIST frameworks regarding cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, business continuity, disaster recovery, and technology risk management.

• Assess technology solutions, vendors, and service providers, recommending investments, platforms, and strategic partnerships.

• Develop and manage technology budgets, resource plans, contracts, and investments.

• Lead major technology implementations, modernization efforts, system enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives.

• Establish performance metrics and monitor service delivery, operational efficiency, project results, and technology adoption.

• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development for technology leaders and team members.

• Communicate technology opportunities, priorities, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Stay updated on industry trends and evaluate emerging technologies.

• Present technology strategies, priorities, key initiatives, and organizational impacts to the Finance & Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, or a related field; or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience.

• Over 10 years of progressively responsible experience in leading software development, enterprise applications, digital products, technology strategy, business systems, or similar technology functions.

• More than 5 years of experience in leading professional staff, managers, software development teams, product teams, or enterprise application teams.

• Proven experience in leading the design, development, implementation, integration, and ongoing improvement of enterprise applications, software platforms, digital products, or business systems.

• Experience in formulating and executing technology strategic plans, application roadmaps, digital transformation initiatives, or major enterprise technology programs.

• Experience collaborating with IT vendors to implement strategic technology plans.

• History of partnering with business leaders to identify requirements and translate organizational needs into scalable technology solutions and product strategies.

• Experience in presenting recommended technology strategies and plans to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Skilled in managing technology vendors, SaaS platforms, system implementations, and technology-related contracts.

• Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Preferred experience with cloud-based application architectures, SaaS platforms, API integrations, data platforms, and modern software development methodologies.

• Preferred experience in implementing and governing AI-enabled technologies, automation solutions, and emerging technology capabilities.

• Preferred relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum/Product Owner, SAFe, AWS, Azure, Microsoft, or TOGAF.

• Strong understanding of technology operations, software development, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, architecture, and technology service delivery.

• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to lead organizational change, technology adoption, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Willingness to travel as necessary.

• Ability to work in a non-smoking office environment and attend scheduled meetings as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for health insurance packages including HDHP and PPO plans.

• Coverage for dental and vision.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) options available.

• Employer-sponsored short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance coverage.

• Voluntary life insurance options including critical illness and accident insurance.

• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.

• Pet insurance available.

• Access to Udemy Learning.

• Paid time off.

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid parental leave.

• Complimentary subscription to Calm.

• Up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time.

• Employee Assistance Programs.

• Staff Incentive Bonus.

• Option for remote work.