Managing Director, Technology
Confidential, New York, NY, United States
Managing Director, Technology
About the Company
Mission-driven educational institution providing college-prep education to low-income students
Industry Education Management
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1995
Employees 501-1000
Categories
Education K-12 Schools
Specialties
education charter schools college prep and public schools
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Managing Director, Technology to lead the vision and strategy for all technology systems, services, and infrastructure. This senior leadership role is pivotal in ensuring that technology is secure, forward-thinking, and deeply aligned with the mission of providing joyful, academically excellent schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of 20 technology professionals, including Directors across various technical domains, and will serve as a key strategic partner to school and regional leaders. The role involves overseeing daily technical operations, maintaining high-quality service delivery, and integrating innovative technological solutions to enhance teaching, learning, and operational excellence.
Applicants for the Managing Director, Technology position at the company should be mission-driven, systems-oriented leaders with a strong background in enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, networks, cybersecurity, and end-user computing. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with a Master's degree being a plus, and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in technology leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in team management, technology strategy, and operations, as well as experience in budget management, vendor relationships, and contract compliance. Strategic project management skills, excellent communication, and a passion for high-quality public education and social justice are essential. The role demands a leader who can build resilient teams, design solid structures, and lead organizational change, with a belief in the empowering role of technology in education.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Operations & Information Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Information Technology Operations
About the Company
Mission-driven educational institution providing college-prep education to low-income students
Industry Education Management
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1995
Employees 501-1000
Categories
Education K-12 Schools
Specialties
education charter schools college prep and public schools
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Managing Director, Technology to lead the vision and strategy for all technology systems, services, and infrastructure. This senior leadership role is pivotal in ensuring that technology is secure, forward-thinking, and deeply aligned with the mission of providing joyful, academically excellent schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of 20 technology professionals, including Directors across various technical domains, and will serve as a key strategic partner to school and regional leaders. The role involves overseeing daily technical operations, maintaining high-quality service delivery, and integrating innovative technological solutions to enhance teaching, learning, and operational excellence.
Applicants for the Managing Director, Technology position at the company should be mission-driven, systems-oriented leaders with a strong background in enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, networks, cybersecurity, and end-user computing. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with a Master's degree being a plus, and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in technology leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in team management, technology strategy, and operations, as well as experience in budget management, vendor relationships, and contract compliance. Strategic project management skills, excellent communication, and a passion for high-quality public education and social justice are essential. The role demands a leader who can build resilient teams, design solid structures, and lead organizational change, with a belief in the empowering role of technology in education.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Operations & Information Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Information Technology Operations