Verdantas ยท 3 weeks ago
Technology Strategy Director
Lakewood CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $210K/yr
12+ years expVerdantas is an innovative company focused on sustainability and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Technology Strategy Director to lead the development and execution of long-range technology strategies, drive performance management, and oversee portfolio management processes to optimize resource allocation and support M&A initiatives.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of long-range technology strategies aligned with enterprise objectives
Coordinate annual and quarterly planning cycles, ensuring prioritization of initiatives based on business impact
Establish governance frameworks and operating rhythms, including annual planning, mid-year reviews, and strategic meetings
Drive the performance management agenda across the CDIO organization, defining and tracking KPIs, OKRs, and success metrics
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into portfolio health and organizational performance
Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution through collaboration with IT Operations, Digital Product, Platform Engineering, Enterprise Business Transformation Office, and Enterprise Security teams
Architect and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to promote accountability and transparency
Build and deliver high-impact executive presentations and strategic narratives for leadership forums, social communities, board updates, and CDIO communications
Translate complex strategies into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences
Oversee portfolio management processes to optimize resource allocation and sequencing of strategic initiatives
Collaborate with Corporate Development, Finance, HR, and Legal teams to ensure M&A initiatives are properly resourced and their impact is measured, while leading the technology aspects of these initiatives through strategic assessment, due diligence, integration planning, and execution
Identify technology synergies, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless integration of acquired entities
Develop frameworks for post-merger technology alignment, process optimization, change management, and cultural integration
Build and operationalize Project Management as a Service to provide scalable, on-demand project management capabilities across the enterprise
Define service delivery models, governance standards, and performance metrics for PMaaS
Partner with business units to enable consistent project execution, resource flexibility, and improved time-to-value for strategic initiatives
Champion the transition from project-based delivery to a product-and-platform operating model across technology and business teams
Define frameworks, processes, and KPIs for product lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with business outcomes
Establish roles and responsibilities for Product Managers within IT pillars and provide guidance on product vision, roadmaps, and value realization
Foster a culture of customer-centricity, continuous improvement, and iterative delivery to maximize ROI and user experience
Enable training and workshops to embed product thinking across leadership and delivery teams
Monitor industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction
Identify opportunities for innovation and digital transformation that drive measurable business outcomes
Lead a high-performing team of project managers and program managers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusion
Provide mentorship, professional development, and succession planning to build and retain top talent
Promote diversity and inclusion across all aspects of team leadership
Deliver enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with measurable results
Embed a product management mindset to drive customer-centric innovation and continuous improvement
Align technology investments with business priorities and OKRs to maximize ROI
Accelerate time-to-value through PMaaS and optimized resource allocation
Enhance governance and transparency with robust frameworks and performance dashboards
Scale talent and capability while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture
Drive successful M&A integration with seamless technology alignment and cultural adoption
Promote innovation and responsiveness to market trends for competitive advantage
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in technology strategy, performance management, program & product management, and enterprise-level governance roles
Proven experience in building PMaaS frameworks and driving product management adoption
Demonstrated success in project leadership, digital initiative development, and delivering business outcomes
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills for C-level audiences
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without authority
Strong understanding of OKRs, KPIs, and performance management frameworks
Deep knowledge of technology trends, digital transformation, and innovation strategies
Experience mentoring senior leaders and fostering inclusive, high-performance cultures
Proficient in tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and Microsoft 365
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or related field
Preferred
PMP certification preferred
Product Management certification is strongly preferred
Benefits
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Company
Verdantas
Verdantas is a firm that solves complex natural and built environment problems and partners with clients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pine Street Capital Partners
2024-05-07Acquired
2023-08-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jesse Kropelnicki
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Patrick Sheridan
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