Strategic Director of Technology & Innovation

Dps109; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Deerfield 109 seeks a Director of Technology to lead strategy, governance, and execution of the technology roadmap. You will coordinate across departments to ensure projects are scoped, resourced, monitored, and delivered from need to completion.

The role requires strong leadership in budgeting, vendor management, and end‑to‑end project delivery within a district environment, reporting to the Assistant Superintendent. A strategic, collaborative leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing complex technology projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience managing technology vendors, contracts, budgets, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Experience in a K–12 educational environment is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for the District's technology projects.
• Oversee technology budget and multi‑year capital plans with Finance and Operations.
• Lead procurement processes and manage relationships with MSPs, vendors, and contractors.
• Directly supervise the Coordinator for Technology and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Technology leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/PM/Business

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Google Admin

JAMF

Active Directory

NIM

Job description

Deerfield 109 seeks a Director of Technology to lead strategy, governance, and execution of the technology roadmap. You will coordinate across departments to ensure projects are scoped, resourced, monitored, and delivered from need to completion.

The role requires strong leadership in budgeting, vendor management, and end‑to‑end project delivery within a district environment, reporting to the Assistant Superintendent. A strategic, collaborative leader is essential.