Job DescriptionTITLE: Director of IT Innovation and EnablementPOSITION TYPE: Full TimeLOCATION: Frisco, TX (Onsite)WHOwe're looking for: We are looking for a Director of IT Innovation and Enablement who is responsible for improving how the organization uses technology to increase productivity, collaboration, automation, and business efficiency. This role serves as the bridge between business departments and IT, ensuring employees fully leverage Microsoft technologies and other business applications while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This role ensures that technology resources align with business objectives while delivering secure, reliable, and scalable support to an evolving organization of approximately 250-350 employees.
The ideal candidate combines technical knowledge, business process analysis, change management, and leadership skills to drive technology adoption across the organization.
Roleand Responsibilities:- Develop and execute the company's technology enablement strategy.
- Align technology investments with business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to create, implement and improve workflows through automation and digital tools.
- Lead adoption of Microsoft 365 solutions and maximize return of licensing investments including:
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint
- OneDrive
- Power Automate
- Power Apps
- Microsoft Copilot
- Microsoft Forms
- Planner
- Lists
- Power BI
- Own user adoption and training
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, security, and business outcomes by reducing manual work.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives.
- Manage project timelines and budgets.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Measure project success through business outcomes.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify technology opportunities and risks.
- Develop and execute the company's IT strategy, roadmap, and governance framework.
- Lead technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
- Improve business processes through automation and technology optimization.
- Ensure data integrity, availability, and effective system integrations.
- Ensure data integrity, availability, and effective system integrations.
- Monitor technology expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure appropriate licensing and asset management practices.
RequiredExperience and Education:- 5+ years of technology leadership or business systems experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 (certifications are a plus).
- Experience with Power Platform.
- Experience improving business processes.
- Project management experience.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practice.
- Experience leading organizational technology adoption.
Necessary Skillsand Attributes:- Self-motivatedindividual with the ability to thrive in ateam-based orindependent environment.
- Detail-orientedwith strongorganization skills.
- Ability to work inafast-paced environment.
- Limitedsupervisionand the exercise of discretion.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong executive presence
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Budget and financial management
- Change leadership
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Team development and coaching
- Project and program management
- Stakeholder relationship management
Physical Demands: Thephysicaldemandsdescribed here are representative ofthosethatmust be met bycontract employee tosuccessfully perform theessentialfunctions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madetoenableindividuals with disabilities toperform the essentialfunctions.
Whileperforming theduties of this job, the contract employee isoccasionallyrequired to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit,sort, hold,squat,stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, usehands to finger,handle,or feel objects, tools orcontrols, reach with hands and arms,climb stairs or laddersand scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift upto20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the jobincludeability to distinguish the nature of objects by usingtheeye. Operatea computer keyboard and view a video displayterminal between 50% -95% of work time, including prolongedperiods of time. Requiresconsiderable (90%+) work utilizinghigh visual acuity/detail,numeric/character distinction, andmoderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performswork undertime schedules and stress which are normallyperiodic orcyclical, including time sensitive deadlines,intellectualchallenge, some language barriers, and projectmanagementdeadlines.May require working additional timebeyond normalschedule andperiodic travel.
WHATwe'll bring: Duringyourinterview process, our team can fill you in on all thedetailsof our industry-competitive benefits and careerdevelopmentopportunities. A few highlightsinclude:
- MedicalPlans
- DentalPlans
- Vision Plan
- Life &Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short-TermDisability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ IdentityTheft Protection
- 401(k)
THISjob descriptionis designed to cover the main responsibilitiesand duties of therole but is not designed to be acomprehensive listof all.