Director, Technology Transformation
GSFS Group
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop IT roadmap and strategy with current & emerging technologies and solutions needed to support GSFS strategic vision.
- Be the interface between GSFSGroup IT and Corporate IT. Work with The Friedkin Group IT to align GSFSGroup IT with The Friedkin Group IT vision and strategy.
- Work closely with portfolio lead and business owners to manage and prioritize projects, balancing short-term and long-term needs effectively, align on success criteria with business owners and portfolio lead.
- Collaborate with change specialist to ensure smooth rollout of transformation initiatives & change management.
- Analyze investments, value and risks for technology initiatives to drive portfolio prioritization.
- Work closely with product owners to define product vision, roadmaps and execution plans that align with business needs.
- Focus on development and delivery of scalable and sustainable solutions within the constraints of our existing technical architecture while at the same time focusing on architectural design, development and delivery of strategic solutions.
- Drive implementation of new business capabilities (e.g., transformation work, AI/ML, data science) that aligns with overall business strategy.
- Lead engineering efforts to design, implement and maintain scalable, efficient and secure tech solutions tied to strategic objectives.
- Organize, lead and coach overall technology team –including other Directors, developers, business analysts, & IT Operations.
- Establish, track and report specific metrics and KPIs to measure IT impact of digital transformation initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and manage technology budget.
- Establish clear performance metrics and development paths for IT staff, emphasizing importance of innovation and agility in technology development.
- Manage strategic vendor relations to ensure continuous improvement in technology procurement and deployment.
- Cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation within IT and engineering teams, hiring and developing top talent, and promoting continuous learning.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or business administration, master’s degree is a plus, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10 plus years of experience, director level experience preferred; Ability to provide guidance and mentoring to technology team in a fast paced and dynamic environment to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions that meet or exceed business expectations.
- Proven ability to develop IT architecture, enforce technology standards, and foster best practices in software development and infrastructure management.
- Expert knowledge in engineering principles, with hands-on experience in leading the development and implementation of scalable and secure technology solutions.
- Stay current with the latest trends in IT, product management, engineering, and vendor relationship management.
- Agile and adaptable, able to lead through change and guide the organization through technology transformations while focusing on strategic goals.
- Experience leading past business-led transformation projects, (e.g., digitizing customer interfaces, implementing ERP systems).
- Demonstrated ability to inspire team through exemplary people leadership and to successfully, plan, delegate and execute on complex project initiatives.
- Has successfully led development and delivery of multiple complex business technology solutions into production that have achieved or surpassed business goals.
- Expertise with managing application development at scale.
- Deep experience with cloud architecture and deployment is a must. Must have hands on experience (e.g., AWS, Azure, CI/CD, containerization, agile frameworks).
- Demonstrated project management experience - planning, estimation, execution, issue/risk management and resource management/allocation.
- Experience architecting technical solutions for complex problems and delivering them to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Enthusiastic about coaching and mentoring others helping them develop their careers.
- Ability to become a trusted advisor by building and managing relationships with clients, colleagues, vendors, and other industry professionals.
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