Executive Director, IT Governance

SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:

• You are a self-starter.
• You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a strong work ethic.
• You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
• You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.

You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.

If you are ready to make an impact, join our team

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures that ensure effective decision-making, risk management, and compliance across the IT organization.

• Establish and monitor IT performance metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Facilitate IT audits and assessments; and oversee remediation of findings.

• Lead the development and maintenance of the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring the integration and alignment of business processes, information systems, and technology infrastructure.

• Oversee the evaluation and selection of technology standards, platforms, and tools to optimize business value and operational efficiency.

• Ensure that all IT projects adhere to architectural principles and roadmaps.

• Play a leading role in enabling the implementation of new ERP systems, functioning as a technical leader on the project.

• Oversee technical discussions on the ERP implementation journey, partnering with other members of IT and the Finance team.

• Ensure that all techno functional underpinnings of the ERP project align with other application roadmaps planned and underway.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT governance and architecture professionals.

• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to drive strategic IT initiatives and ensure cross-functional alignment.

• Serve as a key advisor to the CIO and executive leadership on matters related to IT governance, architecture, and security.

• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, and assess their impact on the organization's IT strategy and risk profile.

• Champion a culture of innovation, compliance, and security awareness across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (master's degree preferred).

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, with significant responsibility for governance, enterprise architecture and ERP implementations.

• Proven experience developing and implementing IT governance frameworks, policies, and architectural roadmaps in complex organizations.

• Deep knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements affecting IT (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior executives and technical teams.

• Analytical and strategic thinker with a track record of driving continuous improvement and managing risk.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.

• Ability to stand, walk and sit.

• Ability to reach with hands and arms

• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.

• Sitting up to 90% of the day.

• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.

• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office/ Cubicle workspace.

• Moderate noise level.

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