Director of IT & Education Technology Strategy

excel

Norwich (MA)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Excel Academy Charter Schools seeks a Director of Information Technology to provide strategic and operational leadership across five schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You will own the technology roadmap, oversee critical systems like PowerSchool and Google Workspace, and manage vendor relationships to deliver reliable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.

The role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence at schools or network offices at least 2 days per week, with travel between MA and

Qualifications

5-7+ years of experience in technology, operations, or systems leadership.
Experience owning or improving systems that support multiple teams, schools, or sites.
Strong vendor management and external partner leadership.
Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices in educational settings.

Responsibilities

Set vision, priorities, and standards for technology across the network.
Translate goals into a multi-year technology roadmap balancing reliability and cost.
Lead change management for major technology initiatives and staff readiness.
Oversee student information systems governance, configurations, and integrations.
Manage vendor relationships and technology budget aligned to priorities.