Job Description

Vice President of Technology

CLASSIFICATION Year-round; Full-time

FLSA Exempt

REPORTS TO Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO)

LOCATION USANA Center of Excellence, Park City

TRAVEL 10%

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Vice President of Technology. This is a full-time position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org.

Summary / Objective

The Vice President of Technology for U.S. Ski & Snowboard will report to the CAFO to lead and drive key technology best practices as well as move the organization forward with technology initiatives. This leader will oversee the IT and Dev Team leading, assessing, mentoring and supporting team members to ensure daily operations are handled timely and appropriately. This leader, with proactive leadership, will help identify new systems or streamline existing systems for more efficient operations for our sports and organization.

Responsible for the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; conducts research, analyzes data, and makes recommendations regarding operational problems; assists with the preparation and administration of the technology budget; maintains and monitors appropriate budgetary controls; develops and implements a short and long term information technology plan; and designs and implements new and revised systems to ensure effective and efficient services.

About Us

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic national governing body of skiing and snowboarding. At the organization, our mission is to champion competitive snow sports and develop U.S. champions by putting athletes first, chasing excellence, creating community and celebrating. We live to share the joy of our sports, grow the community of passionate ski and snowboard fans and inspire a nation as we pursue our goal to be the best team in the world. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

Roles & Responsibilities

Organizational Excellence

Lead and implement the technology strategy to align work with the overall mission and values of the organization, resulting in innovative, best practices and policies that will service the full range of U.S. Ski &Snowboard’s technology needs and help build a high-performing culture of success, accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
Provide leadership and guidance in all aspects of the Information Technology support and the development cycle.
Provide effective communication involving staff and key stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate business solutions.
Assist project managers in setting schedules for new technology adoption.
Advise senior management on how products and processes could be improved.
Create standardization of software adoption in the enterprise.
Conduct design reviews and lead design/architecture reviews.
Develop technology policies, procedures and guidelines. Provide annual training on these policies.
Oversee and manage all of the service and support operations. This includes workstation support, CRM, asset management and training.
Lead cyber security, business continuity and disaster recovery for the organization.
Oversee and manage enterprise infrastructure.
Evaluate and implement appropriate Operating Systems, Microsoft, Linux, VMWare, and Cisco access controls.
Evaluate and implement cybersecurity solutions including endpoint detection and response, network detection and response, firewalls, remote access and access controls.
Manage and oversee, troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, disaster recovery, business continuity and provides expert support when necessary.
Supervise application development with internal staff and consultants. Utilizing the process of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to meet business needs.
Proactively manage resource allocation and maintain a competitive approach to recruiting and assimilating high-potential talent. Advise on programs and processes to enhance talent attraction, retention, development, and succession.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related major is required.
8-12 years experience in transformational IT leadership with a minimum of 3-5 years in a senior leadership role.
Demonstrated success as a technical manager for a group dealing with complex technical challenges.
Demonstrated success at cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and creating partnerships at all levels within the organization to achieve results.
Preferred experience building applications with Java and PHP development tools as well as Object Oriented Design.
Preferred experience in SQL and data modeling skills, as well as real-world experience with commercial RDMBS.
Five to ten years of experience in the areas of network architecture and application development management.
Hold relevant industry certifications.
Excellent communications skills - written, verbal and interpersonal. An ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences.
Proactive, high energy and great at multitasking. Able to roll up sleeves in area of expertise.
Ability to successfully work under pressure and handle multiple highly sensitive issues and manage competing priorities.
Drive initiatives with limited resources and roll-up your sleeves attitude to achieve desired results.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees the Application Development Manager
- Software Developer
Oversees the Enterprise Architect
Oversees the System Admin
Oversees the Help Desk Technician

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski & Snowboard's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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