Vice President of Information Technologies

Dhantx; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Work: 4.5 or 4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Section 125 Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Term Life Insurance

Job summary

A housing solutions organization in Virginia is looking for a Vice President of Information Technologies to lead their IT department. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, overseeing technology strategies and infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a technical role. Benefits include flexible work options, retirement plans, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years experience in a technical role.
• Or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the overall tactical operations of the IT department.
• Develop and implement IT policies and long-term technology strategies.
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of DHA’s IT infrastructure and systems.
• Establish the strategic direction of the company’s information systems.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff.

Skills

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of IS policies and procedures

Proficient Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written

Education

Masters Degree in Business Administration, Operations Research, or Computer Science

Job description

Vice President of Information Technologies

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas

Join the team dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions across North Texas.

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas’ mission is to provide affordable, quality housing and access to supportive resources across the region. As the Vice President of Information Technologies, you play a key role in providing strategic planning and leadership for developing, implementing and maintaining information technology initiatives across the organization. The VP will oversee all aspects of the IT department, including infrastructure, applications, data management and support services.

Enjoy these benefits when you join the DHA team!

Flex Work: 4.5 or 4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution & 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program: Financial, Legal, Mental Health and Counseling

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Section 125 Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Term Life Insurance: Short- and Long-term Disability Plans

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the overall tactical operations of the IT department to ensure users’ needs are met and data is processed according to company requirements
• Develop and implement IT policies and long-term technology strategies that support the overall business needs/goals.
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of DHA’s IT infrastructure and systems.
• Advocates for the organization’s IT vision via regular communications with the organization’s executives, division and department heads, and end users
• Directs continuous improvement of the information systems staff, equipment, and procedures to maintain pace with technological progress, economic change and business needs.
• Establishes the strategic direction of the company’s information systems (IS); executes this strategy in collaboration with company leadership.
• Directs and coordinates professional services such as systems analysis and design, feasibility studies, and programming of information, communication, and office automation systems.
• Identifies and recommends new technologies and services that will improve efficiency, processes, and operations; reviews requests for additional services and upgrades, assessing the costs and benefits to the organization.
• Approves the purchase, rent, lease, license, or other acquisition of hardware, software, or services needed to meet company needs.
• Monitors and reports progress on development projects, resource utilization, and production performance to executive leadership.
• Ensures the integrity and reliability of computerized information systems, communication systems, and office systems including the security of data acquired and stored.
• Facilitates preparation of project plans and proposals, outlining project objectives, IS requirements, and analytical and programming staffing requirements for proposed systems.
• Maintains pace with technological progress, economic change, and company needs by directing continual improvements of IS staff, equipment, and procedures.
• Prepares, implements, and executes IT budget.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management and professional-level staff in the department.
• Oversees the schedules and responsibilities of management-level staff in the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills for Success

A successful VP of Information Technologies has…

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of IS policies and procedures.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Operations Research, or Computer Science
• Ten (10) years experience in a technical role.
• Or equivalent combination of education or experience

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online by using the Apply button at the top of this page.

Be sure to answer every question on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please use N/A for questions that are not applicable to you.

If you are interested in more than one open position at DHA, you must submit an application for each role.

The employment history section of the application must be completed. We cannot accept a resume as a substitute.

DHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all employees and applicants are treated equally without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

Applicants are considered for all positions, and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, familial status or age.

We perform drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks on all individuals offered a position at Dallas Housing Authority.

All offers of employment are conditional upon verification of information obtained as the result of DHA's investigation and testing.

Any misstatement or omission of a fact relevant to original appointment or nature of work assignment will result in dismissal later.

Applicant Notice: Only one (1) position can be applied for on an application.

All sections of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Any request for information on the application that does not apply, the applicant should write “N/A” in that field.

A Resume will not be substituted for completing the Employment History section on the application. A P.O. Box address will not be accepted for the address. The Application will not be processed without a physical street address.