Role/Title:
Senior Manager, Technology Solutions

Department:

Location: 

Headquarters

Reports To: 

Posting Date: 

Salary Range: 
$70,000 - $85,000

Organization Description

The National Precast Concrete Association serves precast concrete manufacturers and suppliers, and it is our mission is to provide industry leadership by promoting quality precast concrete products across all markets, addressing industry challenges and developing opportunities for our members’ success.

Our Core Values

?        Do the right thing.

?        Be kind and assume good intentions.

?        Work-Life Integration.

?        Open and honest feedback – from everyone, for everyone.

?        Don’t be a jerk and have fun!

Job Summary   

This is both a strategic role as well as one where responsibilities include direct execution of initiatives/tasks. This role is responsible for delivering on the technological aspects of NPCA. This position is responsible for compiling information to improve efficiencies, metric development and monitoring so that we can have positive impacts across the organization and for our members. 

This role also provides support for equipment, development of member management software, migration to the cloud, and finding the right solutions in determining what we can do internally and what will be required outside.

This role leads through the unexpected and finds creative solutions that work inside the budget as set by the Board of Directors.

Note: this position does not have any direct reports.

Job Responsibilities

·         Responsible for providing options for outside resource(s)/vendor(s) used for IT projects.

·         Coordination of outside resources/vendors used for IT projects.

·         Project manage all IT initiatives.

·         Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy tailored to the company's business objectives, scalability and operational efficiency.

·         Create and manage the technology budget, optimize resource allocation and ensuring cost-effective solutions.

·         Oversee the design and implementation of robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with business requirements, security standards and industry’s best practices.

·         Establish and maintain efficient and reliable technology operations, including systems infrastructure, network, data management and security protocols for high performance, uptime and data integrity.

·         Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.

·         Identify and mitigate technology-related risks, ensuring data privacy and security regulations compliance.

·         Stay aware of the latest tech advancements to provide strategic insights and recommendations for maintaining our technological edge.

Competencies/Skills Required

1.       Leadership – Take responsibility for not only their decisions and work completed, but the decision and work of the entire organization. Inspires trust and supports others through authenticity and follow through. Maintains high ethical standards and shows consistency among principles.

2.       Communication & Collaboration – Constant communication with leaders to stay attuned to organizational initiatives, fostering relationships across the organization to instill trust and communication across the departments.

3.       Strategic Approach – Ability to develop goals and a vision. Visualizes long-term success and works to support long term organizational goals.

4.       Initiative – Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes/challenges by understanding key characteristics, issues, and factors driving them. Aware of similarly situated organizations’ products, services, and positions to anticipate future strategic initiatives.

Outcomes/Measures of Success

Overall, success in this role will be a leader who can take NPCA to the next level by providing solutions around:

·         Develop the technology strategy of the organization that positions us to successfully
meet goals.

·         Develop technologies, methods, and processes, to measure initiatives /process /success with the organization’s strategic plan.  

·         Complete an initial technological momentum review.

·         Providing real-time insights.?

·         Support security and compliance.

·         Close technology infrastructure gaps.

·         Identify missed opportunities for innovation

·         Develop, monitor, manage and lead metrics and management performance dashboard.?

·         Integrates technology systems to eliminate data silos, ensuring visibility into each team’s activities and their impact on organizational outcomes.?

Additional Education/Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

·         An associate’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field or equivalent work experience.

·         2+ years of experience developing and deploying new platforms, processes, and tools to support innovative technology solutions for an organization.

·         Demonstrated success in IT infrastructure, IT budgets, software development and systems architecture.

·         Deep understanding of technology trends, best practices.

·         Working knowledge of software development methodologies, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity best practices.

·         Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, leveraging cloud technologies, and implementing data-driven decision-making.

·         Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business objectives into effective technology strategies.

·         Proven track record of successfully leading technology projects, delivering results on time and within budget.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights for informed decision-making.

·         This position is a full-time and in-office position located in Carmel, Indiana.

Preferred skills and qualifications

·         A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field or equivalent work experience.

·         Ability to think tactically and translate business objectives into technology initiatives.

·         Proficient in risk mitigation and data security of digital assets.

·         Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks.

·         Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies for software development/delivery.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives.

·         Proven ability to navigate complex technology landscapes and align technology initiatives with organizational objectives.