City Of New York

Executive Director, Technology Strategy

City Of New York$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
  • 6 years of enterprise, solutions, network architecture, or IT infrastructure experience; or 10 years of experience with a general degree.
  • Proven experience in leading technology transformation initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of CRM systems, particularly Salesforce and MS Dynamics.
  • Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies, along with application architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Drive digital transformation strategy focusing on CRM solutions like Salesforce.
  • Lead by example with hands-on technical guidance to development teams.
  • Develop team members into future leaders for agency success.
  • Collaborate on enterprise data issues, recommending solutions and ensuring alignment.
  • Transform Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to Agile and DevOps, fostering innovation.
  • Provide technical leadership in application design and optimization.
  • Promote IT innovation through evaluating new technologies and best practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the future of transportation technology.
  • Work in a pivotal leadership role influencing digital strategy.
  • Professional development and leadership cultivation.
  • Engage with cutting-edge technologies and innovation processes.
  • Collaborative environment with opportunity for significant impact.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As the Executive Director of Technology Strategy at TLC, you'll play a pivotal leadership role in driving the transformation of our digital platforms and services. Your mission? To ensure the solid foundation of our systems while modernizing them onto the Salesforce platform, all while addressing complex business challenges and maintaining existing systems. We're looking for an experienced, energetic, and self-motivated technology leader who can not only lead design and development solutions but also provide crucial CRM-centric expertise using Salesforce.

Responsibilities:
- Drive the agency's digital transformation strategy, with a focus on CRM-centric solutions like Salesforce and MS Dynamics.
- Roll up your sleeves and lead by example by being technically hands-on, providing guidance and insight to your development teams.
- Foster the development of your team members, grooming future leaders who can contribute to the agency's success.
- Collaborate with managers to address high-priority enterprise data issues, recommend solutions, and ensure alignment with industry standards.
- Lead and evolve the transformation of our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) into an Agile and DevOps culture, fostering innovation in processes.
- Provide technical leadership in application design, integration, performance optimization, and process improvement.
- Promote IT innovation through research and development, evaluating new technologies, techniques, and industry best practices.
- Engage in Proof of Concepts and Prototypes for agency-wide initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge technologies aligned with the agency's strategic goals.
- Utilize cloud and hybrid/PaaS platforms (e.g., Azure) for application architecture and development.
- Assist the CIO in preparing for large technology purchases and manage vendor relationships effectively.
- Collaborate with the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) to ensure strict adherence to security policies.

Ready to Drive Transformation?

If you're a visionary technology leader with a passion for CRM-centric solutions, especially within Salesforce, we want you on our team. You'll be at the forefront of modernizing our systems and shaping the future of transportation technology at TLC. Apply now and become a key part of our exciting venture!

To Apply:

Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 779222 or click the "Apply" button below.

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*Proposed salary will be determined based on experience and preferred skills of the selected candidate."

Work Location:
New York, NY

SENIOR IT ARCHITECT - 95711

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and ten years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

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