Vice President of Technology

Company: Touchmark
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Touchmark has been serving people since 1980 and now shares our mission and values among approximately 2,500 team members who spend their days delighting more than 3,000 residents. Touchmark's core values-Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion-are the building blocks Touchmark uses to reach its mission: To enrich people's lives.

Our values and mission are celebrated daily and include every team member across the company. These values are the center of our culture and were created by the team members who work in our communities every day. If these values speak to you and you want to be part of what makes this an amazing company, join our team as the Vice President of Technology. The Vice President of Technology is responsible for ensuring the use of modern IT software, technologies and software programing and developing the IT strategy to streamline business operations and ensure the highest level of data security throughout the company. The Vice President of Technology will oversee the company IT needs, manage the IT team, oversee software development and user support, and improve technology related platforms to align with the vision and strategic goals of the company. You will ensure that IT systems and staff are effective and function within the limits of budget, time, and specifications of the company.
Some of the Key Responsibilities:

• Align the company's technology resources with the organization's short and long-term strategic goals.
• Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationships to increase the company's efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee contract negotiations with IT vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Serve as the executive leader of a large multi-state/multi-site organization with thousands of users.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies that can improve IT department performance and increase company profits.
• Oversee, develop, and lead IT personnel to ensure exceptional service and outcomes are achieved.
• Work to increase user satisfaction through stakeholder review and proactive engagement.
• Ensure IT department strategies and processes provide appropriate support to company-wide goals. Establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategic goals set by leadership.
• Work closely with Marketing, Development and Construction, and Operations to define and deliver new products and enhancements.
• Participate in cross functional teams to ensure IT readiness and exceptional service for large organizational projects.
• Lead, champion and communicate IT initiatives across the organization. Establishes and drives BI initiatives to provide the organization with real time information to make informed business decisions.
• Travel as needed to understand, resolve, and support community technology needs. Our ideal candidate will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, business administration or related field.
  • Master's degree in computer science, management information systems or business administration highly preferred.
  • 10+ years' experience leading multi-site IT function and staff in large organization.
  • 5+ years' experience as IT director/manager overseeing a medium sized network of servers, desktop systems, POS and communications devices using current technologies.
  • 5+ years' experience setting and driving technology strategy.
  • 5+ years' developing BI analytics to help drive business decisions.
  • 5+ years' overseeing software development initiatives and teams.
  • 5+ years' experience managing and training staff.
  • Extensive industry knowledge with an eye towards the future. Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees.That's why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:
    • Paid time off (including holidays)
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
    • Education assistance
    • Bonus and retirement plans
    • Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
    • On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Supplemental insurance options We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

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