Senior Director - Technology Strategy

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Common App

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Higher Education • College Counseling • Admission and Enrollment • Applying to College

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1975

📚 Education

☁️ SaaS

Description

• ABOUT US • Do you have a passion for higher education? • Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? • Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. • Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. • Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. • If you are an experienced Sr. Director of Software Engineering professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. • Common App is currently searching for a Sr. Director of Software Engineering. • RESPONSIBILITIES • The Senior Director of Technology Strategy will contribute to the development and execution of Common App's technological vision, driving the modernization of its systems and aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals. • Collaborating with senior leadership, this role defines architectural standards to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices. • Supporting the SVP of Technology Services, the Senior Director oversees a team and leads the adoption of robust architectures, designs, and technology to advance Common App’s services. • The Senior Director of Technology Strategy is a mission-driven individual passionate about solving challenges in postsecondary education. • They will partner with product strategy, constituent engagement, divisions of technical services and other areas of the organization to define and develop software and technical solutions in existing and new services.

Requirements

• Candidates must live in the United States. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • 10+ years of experience in technology strategy or architecture roles. • 8+ years in a leadership position. • Proven experience in managing technology roadmaps and overseeing enterprise-scale system implementations. • Exceptional leadership skills to set direction and enable strong collaboration across functional areas. • Strong organizational and management skills, preferably in a collaborative, team environment. • Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and contemporary technologies such as cloud environments (AWS), SaaS applications (Salesforce, Data Bricks), and microservices. • Extensive understanding of cloud-native architectures and serverless technologies, with experience in modernizing legacy systems. • Proven track record in driving digital transformation initiatives and guiding organizations through complex technology changes. • Extensive background in emerging technologies such as AI/ML and big data platforms, with the ability to drive innovation within the organization. • Proven experience in managing large-scale software development projects, particularly in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. • Expertise in Tech Strategy best practices, including microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API-driven development. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business strategies and outcomes. • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • Previous experience in higher education, education technology or college admissions and enrollment. • A passion for higher education is a plus.

Benefits

• Work-Life balance • Virtual-first office • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Seven company-wide holidays • Nine floating holidays* • Sick leave • Monthly mental health day • Virtual-first support • Choice of PC of MAC laptop • May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset • One-time office set-up stipend • Monthly remote work stipend • Monthly mobile stipend • Financial security • Market-based salaries • Performance-based bonus • 403(b) retirement plan • Health & wellness • Choice of two health insurance plans • Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Company provided life and ad&d insurance • Career development • Budgeted annual funds for professional development • Additional perks • Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program