Strategic IT Director

3 weeks ago

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Ncaa Full time

Job Function:

The Director of IT Planning & Governance will provide strategic oversight, direction, and leadership across all technological initiatives within the NCAA organization.

This position ensures the organization's technology strategy is innovative, aligned with business objectives, and forward-looking.

This leader will manage enterprise architecture, technology governance, innovation, and digital transformation efforts, while fostering collaboration between IT and business leaders.

This role will also ensure that emerging technologies are leveraged for competitive advantage and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with the business strategy.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the organization's long-term technology vision.
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives to modernize the organization's technology infrastructure and enable business growth.
  • Act as a liaison between IT and business units, ensuring technology initiatives align with business goals.
  • Build strong relationships with senior business leaders to understand their needs and translate them into technology solutions.
  • Provide strategic guidance to the business on how technology can drive operational excellence and competitive advantage.
  • Manage relationships with strategic technology vendors and partners, ensuring they provide value, innovation, and meet the organization's needs.
  • Lead contract negotiations and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are aligned with organizational expectations.
  • Evaluate new vendor solutions that align with the organization's technology architecture and goals.
  • Drive innovation through research and adoption of emerging technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and automation.
  • Develop and lead pilot programs for new technologies, including proofs-of-concept (POCs) to assess their feasibility within the organization.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging experimentation and creative problem-solving.
  • Oversee the strategic planning and execution of major IT initiatives and technology programs.
  • Manage a portfolio of technology projects, ensuring they are prioritized according to business needs, risks, and resource availability.
  • Ensure change management processes are in place to support smooth transitions during project execution.
  • Work closely with the Information Security team to ensure the security of technology infrastructure and applications.
  • Lead the integration of security best practices into all technology initiatives.
  • Oversee risk management strategies to minimize vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security regulations.
  • Oversee the budgeting, financial management, and cost optimization of IT investments.
  • Ensure efficient allocation of resources to technology initiatives that deliver the most business value.
  • Implement financial governance for technology projects, ensuring return on investment (ROI) and cost control.
  • Lead the design and governance of the enterprise technology architecture to ensure scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
  • Establish and manage IT governance frameworks, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology initiatives.
  • Enforce technology standards, policies, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Shape the IT workforce strategy, ensuring the development of skills that align with the organization's evolving technology needs.
  • Promote a culture of learning and professional development within the IT organization.
  • Ensure that IT leaders are empowered to foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams.
  • Drive internal communication of the technology vision and roadmap to ensure transparency and alignment across the organization.
  • Showcase the value of IT initiatives to business stakeholders, ensuring they understand how technology supports business outcomes.
  • Promote the successes of the IT organization internally and externally, building a positive reputation for technology leadership.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, PMP, ITIL) preferred.
  • Minimum of years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 8 years in a senior strategic role within technology governance, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation.
  • Extensive experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale technology initiatives, including vendor management, project execution, and governance.
  • Expertise in emerging technologies, such as cloud computing and AI.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing large IT budgets and technology investments.
  • Ability to balance innovation with operational excellence.

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