IDEA Public Schools Careers

Vice President of Information Technology

Role Mission: The Vice President of Information Technology is primarily responsible for driving network strategy around maximizing value across enterprise network, architecture, data center, cyber security, network security, data centers, along with servers and storage. The VP of Information Technology works to ensure strategic excellence for the effectiveness and efficiency of all technology systems across multiple data centers. Works with cross-functional working groups focused on organizational priorities and innovations to determine technology needs and capacity. Finally, the VP will periodically serve as a proxy for the Chief Information Officer and other members of the Information Systems and Technology lead team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

All IST lower level staff

Location:

This is a full-time remote position based in (Texas/Louisiana/Florida/Arkansas/Ohio) with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations:

As needed

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

• Plans, implements, and ensures integrity and service levels of the IDEA central server environment, operating systems, and storage that support the business and institutional applications and databases.
• Responsible for disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provides technical consulting and strategic direction on all IST technical areas to IST leadership
• Directs the production of appropriate operations documentation, standards, and communication.
• Directs the development and execution of industry best practices procedures to continuously monitor performance and improve operation service levels to schools and offices.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Audits
• Board meetings
• Executive Presentations

What You Bring – Competencies

Knowledge and Skills:

• Data center, network monitoring, and management tools
• NIST, ISO security frameworks
• Virtualization, cloud, and PaaS architectures
• Training design and development
• Project management
• Org-wide change management
• Vendor management
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Leading and developing specialist teams.
• Database Administration Fundamentals
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Processes, Methodologies, and Tools
• Quality Management and Assurance
• Systems Engineering & Design
• ITIL Foundations, ITIL Managing Professional

Required experience:

• Education: Bachelor's in information systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Intermediate to advanced mastery of AGILE and/or Waterfall project methodologies
• Exceptional quantitative and technical skills
• 5+ years leading large, scaling, and geographically diverse teams with a strong record of results.

Preferred experience:

• Education: Masters preferred in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit long periods of time
• Ability to sustain long periods of online meetings

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $145,500 and $177,500, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.

* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Application process:

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA 

At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.  Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values