Information Technology Director
PURPOSE
The IT Director is responsible for establishing and executing the IT strategy, ensuring its integration with the mission strategy of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC), enabling the CRC to extend the reach of its mission. The IT Director participates in and contributes to the overall organization’s operating model by bringing current knowledge and future vision of leveraging information and technology in service of the organization’s mission.
Compensation: $124,881/year USD or $124,220/year CAD
This position offers a flexible work schedule, an attractive benefits package (including retirement fund contribution), and three weeks of vacation.
The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following
- Develops the IT strategic plan and roadmap. Ensures integration with the organization’s strategic planning process, including innovation and digital workplace initiatives.
- Maintain currency on new technologies and platforms. Assess opportunities, threats, and internal technology capabilities. Provide direction on what emerging technologies should be assimilated, integrated and introduced within the organization to achieve its ministry and mission goals.
- Ensure users have the tools and work environment to be more engaged, productive and effective.
- Drives the development of organization’s technology standards, governance processes and performance metrics.
- Ensures I&T capabilities are delivered reliably, sustainably, cost effectively and securely.
- Ensures the IT contributions are delivered with agility based on changing mission objectives, goals, and strategies.
- Provides oversight for the design, development, operation and support of I&T systems and programs, which often includes serving in a project manager role.
- Develops and controls annual operating and capital expenditure budget for IT consistent with the organization ’s overall strategic objectives.
- Enhances IT’s capabilities by leveraging a multitude of resources, both internally and externally. Directs the development of the IT sourcing strategy and provides oversight for strategic vendor and partner relationship management.
- Provide regular supervision, coaching, feedback, and support to CRCNA IT staff.
- Monitor individual and team goals to ensure successful completion of annual plans; evaluate staff performance on a regular basis and resolve performance issues as they arise.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversight of IT Department
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to support the mission, vision, and values of the CRCNA.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate vision that inspires and motivates staff.
- Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment where resources may not be in direct control of this role.
- Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills.
- Strong mission acumen, including faith-based organizations, domain-specific knowledge of the organization and its mission units.
- Expertise in budget planning and financial management.
- Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other organizations are employing them to drive organizational missions.
- Ability to manage geographically diverse teams and overcome the culture differences that may exist.
- Ability to identify and leverage resources internally and externally to the organization to enhance capabilities that serve the CRC’s mission.
- Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and build capabilities that effectively balance the needs for continuously exploiting capabilities to optimize operational efficiency in highly ambiguous situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain concepts and technologies to instill confidence with peers and all key stakeholders.
- Experienced in leading complex projects with many stakeholders
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or university degree is required. B.S. in the field of computer science, or business administration is desired; Master’s degree in management or a related technology field is preferred.
- Significant experience supervising, managing and/or directing technology operations required, demonstrated experience supervising staff in multiple technology disciplines (e.g. application development, network/infrastructure, helpdesk) is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in application development and network/infrastructure discipline is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- The ability to have a weekly presence in the CRC offices in Burlington, Ontario, Canada or Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A.
- The ability to travel within North America.
- The ability to be present at the annual meeting of Synod (every June for 10-14 days)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here represent those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Typically, work takes place in the office
- Frequent video calls/meetings are required
- Travel outside of the office is necessary at times (less than 25%)
DISCLAIMER
The information about this job description given above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Full-time Benefits
Benefits may be pro-rated based on # of hours worked per week:
- Work-Life Balance
- Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements
- Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
- Benefits include Health, Welfare, & Retirement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world
About The Christian Reformed Church in North America
Who We Are
The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) includes just over one thousand congregations across the United States and Canada. About 75 percent of the churches are in the United States and 25 percent are in Canada. While we’re a denomination with churches and ministries in two countries, we share in the blessings of ecclesial unity and joint ministry. Almost 230,000 people belong to the CRCNA—not a large number when you consider the population of our two countries. But by God’s grace we can accomplish a lot when we work together.
The CRCNA denominational offices serve the local church, providing resources to pastors and congregations so that people are introduced to Jesus Christ and their faith is nurtured. Other agencies of the CRCNA include ReFrame Ministries, Resonate Global Mission and World Renew.
Be Who You Are
The CRCNA is committed to building a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices and experiences of all our employees. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our broader culture and the Christian church, and invite all qualified candidates to apply.
To read the CRCNA Diversity Statement click here