Senior Director, Information Technology (Remote or Hybrid in MN)

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Director of Information Technology oversees the design, delivery, and management of enterprise technical solutions, including software platforms, infrastructure, and security systems. This position drives accountability, efficiency, effectiveness and relentless execution to deliver on time, in scope and on budget ways of working (w.o.w), through day-to-day tactics that deliver on the divisional and organizational goals. This role leads a team of internal staff and external partners to ensure alignment with organizational goals, technical standards, and user experience expectations. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support innovation, operational reliability, and strategic execution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Technology Leadership & Delivery

• Oversee the delivery and performance of enterprise technology solutions, including cloud, hybrid, and on-premise architectures.
• Manage third-party vendors providing SaaS, application development, infrastructure, and cloud services.
• Ensure solutions align with roadmaps, service-level agreements (SLAs), and user experience standards.
• Co-develop and maintain the enterprise technology roadmap in partnership with Product, R&D, and Operations teams.

Infrastructure & Security Oversight

Enterprise Systems & Architecture

Operational Management & Governance

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Integration

Team Leadership & Culture

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Full Pay range : Exempt ($125,700 - $157,100 - $188,500)

This is the pay range for our staff in this position, from entry-level to fully independent and proficient in the role. The candidate selected for this position will be offered a wage commensurate with their background and skill set, as aligned with our business needs.

Reports to : Chief Product and Technology Officer

Department : Product / IT

Application deadline : Wednesday, September 24th (by 11 : 00 pm CT)

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We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse workplace to better serve a broad range of student needs. All qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, parental or marital status.

With $5 billion in distributions to students since 1958, Scholarship America is the leading administrator of private scholarships in the United States.