Senior Manager, Technology

VSP Vision Care; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking a seasoned technology leader to manage multiple technology functions and drive strategic initiatives across software, security, and infrastructure. The role requires guiding a diverse team, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering against SLAs while navigating complex enterprise priorities.

Candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years of management experience, and strong communication and vision for technology modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide management for areas of responsibility, setting the direction for operations and change-the-business across tech functional areas.
• Provide direction to the team as required.
• Inform stakeholders of high-level technical impediments and updates relative to timelines or SLAs.

Skills

Management experience

Technical leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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

Typically Has The Following Skills Or Abilities

• 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. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits,

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.