Senior Director of Technology

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area.  Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job SummaryThe Senior Director of Technology is a senior leader, responsible for the strategic vision of technology as it impacts the mission of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, as well as the development and operation of technology related security, networks, and user application. This role ensures alignment of technology infrastructure with the strategic objectives of the Archdiocese and its ministries and agencies. The Senior Director demonstrates a deep commitment to the Archdiocese’s mission, values, and Catholic teachings and is a steward of resources, a mentor for technology staff and a collaborator with internal and external stakeholders and partners.Job ResponsibilitiesStrategic Vision:• Develop and execute technology strategies that align with the mission of the Archdiocese acting as an advisor to senior leadership and key stakeholders.• Set and deliver on measurable goals.• Provide guidance on technology adoption to advance education, evangelization, and administration. Technology Management:• Oversee network infrastructure, data security, applications, telecommunications, and new technology implementations.• Establish robust cybersecurity measures to protect organizational data and assets.• Provide project management oversight for ERP and department software installations. Operational Excellence:• Streamline technology processes and improve service delivery across the Archdiocese, including parishes, schools, central offices and agencies.• Optimize resource utilization and manage budgets for technology operations and related capital projects. Leadership:• Provide technical leadership to and develop a high-performing technology team, fostering innovation and professional growth, forecasting new skill requirements based on emerging technologies.• Promote collaboration across departments and with external partners to achieve organizational goals. Stakeholder Engagement:• Lead the training of Archdiocesan staff and other stakeholders in the area of general user applications and technology interfaces.• Communicate complex concepts effectively to clergy, administrators, and lay staffJob Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, in Information Technology, Computer Science, or commensurate technology experience required. Minimum of 10 years in technology, including infrastructure, software management and security, including incident response and recovery. Leadership in a technology-based role. Proven expertise in digital transformation, complex project management and budgeting. Experience in nonprofit or faith-based organization is preferred. Communication excellence. Willingness to travel locally, primarily in the boundaries of the Archdiocese, and minimal travel for training or conferences. This role is largely in person. Our search for a Senior Director of Technology is now being managed by Catholic Recruiters.  If interested, please contact Brent@catholicrecruiter.com At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.