Senior Manager, Technology

Eyefinity, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking a technology leader to manage broad areas of responsibility and set the direction for operations across software engineering, platform development, information security, enterprise architecture, and infrastructure. The role partners with stakeholders to plan and execute, ensuring delivery on timelines and budgets.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of management experience leading diverse tech teams, strong people skills, and a strategic vision for technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 additional year of experience related to functional area.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing performance of direct reports.
• In-depth knowledge for primary technology area.
• Strong demonstrated people skills and technical visionary skills.
• Prefer experience managing multiple technology functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide management for areas of responsibility and set direction for operations across technical functional areas.
• Inform stakeholders of high-level technical impediments and provide progress updates.
• Coordinate planning to support GTS and company direction and overlaying strategies.
• Direct daily, quarterly and annual planning for the group and drive technical change.
• Engage teams to identify opportunities for technology improvements and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

With minimal direction, provide management for areas of responsibility, setting the direction for operations and change-the-business across technical functional areas or lines of business. Is responsible for knowledge of disparate technology for strategic use throughout the enterprise, possibly including one or more of the following functions: software engineering, platform system development, information security, enterprise architecture, infrastructure (including data center, network, and telephony) and/or Program/Project Management. Provide a platform for continuous improvement and transformation to better meet GTS and business needs. Provide direction to the team as required Inform others of high-level technical impediments spanning across technology areas, businesses, or technology crises; provide updates, and progress in relationship to timelines or SLAs, partnering and building a relationship with key stakeholders for planning and execution Consistently meet deliverables' target date or within expected timeframe Provide technology functional planning in support of GTS and company direction and overlaying strategies for technical infrastructure, architecture, application systems, and/or related business processes within technical functional area, and ensure proper functioning, and cohesive implementation Direct technical daily, quarterly and annual planning for group Engage team and peers in opportunity identification to further enhance/deliver technology Drive and adopt functional change within technology group and adjacent areas through smaller incremental and step changes Engage in reactive and proactive issue identification, problem-solving, and action extending beyond the team Active participant in determining or developing best practices for technology functional areas, and technology within the overarching function, possibly including but not limited to: software engineering, platform system development, information security, enterprise architecture, and/or infrastructure (including data center, network, and telephony) Identify operational and strategic risks; mitigate identified risks Remain current on new technology and methods to ensure state-of-the-art and cost-effective solutions to business processes Coordinate training to ensure all departmental staff have appropriate skill sets and receive appropriate information/instruction.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience;
• Minimum of 1 additional year of experience related to functional area
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing performance of direct reports
• In-depth knowledge for primary technology area
• Strong demonstrated people skills and technical visionary skills
• Prefer experience managing multiple technology functions

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

Compensation range for the role is listed below.

Salary Ranges: $94,500.00 - $152,250.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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At VSP Vision, we’re all about seeing potential—literally! We believe that everyone deserves access to quality vision care, and we’re on a mission to make that happen. With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, our team is driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to help people see every possibility. When you join our global family of nearly 15,000 teammates, you’re stepping into a world where innovation meets impact. We value collaboration, inclusion, and making sure that everyone feels they belong. Ready to grow your career in an environment that’s as supportive as it is inspiring? Then VSP is the place.