Director, Technology Transformation

3 weeks ago

Houston, United States The Friedkin Group Full time

External Description:
**LIVING OUR VALUES**

All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

**JOB SUMMARY**

“Director of Technology Transformation”, under the leadership of the GSFSGroup Vice President of Information Technology and Operations is a pivotal leadership role that combines deep technical expertise with executive management capabilities to drive our technology strategy forward. This role is responsible for developing and enforcing comprehensive technology architecture, guidelines and best practices across all IT development projects. This person will manage a diverse IT portfolio, optimize resource allocation, and provide key inputs for prioritization. This role will lead our team of engineers, ensure continuous development of technology talent within our organization. The Director will also support and promote Information Technology (IT) governance and cybersecurity in the Friedkin Companies and take action to enhance cross-functional coordination (e.g., business owners, tech delivery teams, product owners) & expand internal communications. The Director must be cognizant of broad technology trends, and, where appropriate, sponsor and/or support the introduction of new technologies. This role demands a strategic visionary who can also dive deep into technology solutions, offering both leadership and technical guidance to build new tech capabilities, transform IT operations, and align them closely with overall business strategy.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- 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.
- Identify emerging technology trends, especially in SaaS and cloud computing, and ensure the company is leveraging them when appropriate to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and drive value.
- Provide strategic input to existing programs and participate in business planning and strategy discussions with transformation team
- 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.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- 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, pr

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