Ridgeline · 1 day ago
Director, Workplace Technology & Applications
San Ramon, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expRidgeline is an industry cloud platform for investment management, dedicated to solving operational challenges with innovative technology. The Director of Workplace Technology & Applications will lead the strategy for business applications and AI-driven technologies, manage a skilled team, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance internal tools and workflows.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Define and lead the strategy for business applications, collaboration platforms, and AI-driven workplace technologies
Manage, coach, and develop Ridgeline’s Application Integration Services team to build internal expertise and foster career growth
Collaborate with business leaders to uncover pain points, identify quick wins, and implement lasting improvements in tooling and workflows
Build and maintain integration standards for automation, secure identity management, and platform reuse
Establish and monitor OKRs that align technology outcomes with employee satisfaction and operational success
Evaluate and manage vendor relationships to ensure we’re building a secure, high-performing, and future-ready tech stack
Partner with Compliance, Security, and Business Operations to uphold governance and operational resilience
Pilot and promote the adoption of AI-enabled tools (e.g., ChatGPT, workplace copilots), curating use cases and enabling team-wide adoption
Collect feedback and analytics to continuously optimize technology impact
Cultivate a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and shared success
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years leading IT, workplace technology, or application integration in fast-paced, cloud-native environments
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-grade SaaS systems and productivity platforms (e.g., Slack, Workday, Jira, Okta)
Strong understanding of automation tools and identity protocols (e.g., SCIM, SAML, Python, low-code tools like Workato)
Track record of building and scaling reusable architecture and internal platforms
Effective project management skills with experience rolling out new tech in iterative, feedback-driven ways
Excellent communication skills and a passion for technology that improves people's day-to-day work
Ability to foster trust and transparency while delivering practical, people-centered tech solutions
Willingness to learn about cutting-edge technologies while cultivating expertise in a business domain/problem space
An aptitude for problem solving
Serious interest in having fun at work
Preferred
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Experience working with investment management systems
Familiarity with Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban
Hands-on experience scaling AI-enabled enterprise tooling (e.g., ChatGPT, Glean, workplace copilots)
Experience with integration observability, infrastructure-as-code, or CI/CD automation
Okta workflows, advanced identity architecture, or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Okta Certified Professional)
Benefits
Unlimited vacation
Educational and wellness reimbursements
$0 cost employee insurance plans
Company
Ridgeline
Ridgeline is a computer software company that specializes in software development to deliver for the investment management industry.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Blair
Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Faucher
SVP, Enterprise Operations
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