VSP Vision Care · 1 week ago
Senior Director, Technology
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $192K/yr
6+ years expVSP Vision Care is a leading provider of vision care services, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Technology to provide strategic leadership across multiple technology functions. The role involves setting technical strategy, engaging with stakeholders, and driving transformational change within the organization.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and guide areas enterprise-wide or for multiple technology functions
Give team(s) strategy and direction in alignment with the GTS vision
Divide time for managing relationships and setting strategy between peers & executive stakeholders, and with directing team; set technical strategy and direction for areas of expertise
Sets strategy for implementing the technical infrastructure, architecture, application systems, and/or related business processes to ensure the reliable implementation and operation of new technology or systems; assures internal processes support these same ends
Strategic problem solving primarily associated with strategic business and technology challenges rather than operational issues
Accomplish planning at the year, multi-year, and program levels; integrate strategic technology planning with business stakeholders
Tactical orientation to prepare, deliver, and utilize technical vision, strategy, and roadmap throughout the enterprise
Identify and lead industry best practices in the area of functional expertise
Engage team, peers, business stakeholders, and industry experts in innovative dialogue to further technical vision and innovation
Drive and adopt strategic and transformational change at a functional and enterprise level
Sought out as a strategic leader within the company for complex problem solving and direction setting, utilizing expert-level technical knowledge, internal network, external network, and other resources
Participate in Global Technology Solutions' enterprise-level planning and lead strategy development in the area of functional expertise
Actively manage risk at a functional, business, and enterprise level
Provide mentorship and coaching to further develop staff across functional areas
Monitor performance of direct reports, provide prompt and objective coaching and counseling; conduct performance reviews and recommend salary increases
Identify and prioritize training needs that address the department/Division’s Goals and business support needs
Assure effective communications are maintained within the department and externally; where appropriate, involve employees in plans, and keep employees up to date on progress towards meeting goals
Prepare KJAs for direct reports that tie to their job descriptions and goals
Monitor performance of direct reports in meeting their KJAs; provide prompt and objective coaching in accomplishing goals and in job performance
Oversee development of the department’s budget; monitor expenses to ensure department costs are within established levels; participate in similar functions, as appropriate, within the Division
Monitor the department’s turnover, productivity, and overall performance to ensure adequate staffing and performance that meet department standards and needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 additional years of experience related to the functional area
Minimum of 6 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing the performance of direct reports
In-depth technology knowledge for functional area, preferably within healthcare environment
Comprehensive knowledge of business systems and processes, especially industry 'best practices'
Strong, demonstrated skills in implementing technology to achieve business objectives
Demonstrated strategic planning capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent business and leadership skills
Ability to lead at the enterprise level
Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties
Preferred
Strong retail technology background preferred
Ability to question and improve processes
Willingness to travel (quarterly)
Benefits
Eligible bonuses and commissions
Company
VSP Vision Care
We help people see by delivering what matters most to our members—quality care, personalized attention, and the best choices in eyewear at the lowest out-of-pocket cost.
Founded in 1955Rancho Cordova, CA, US
1001-5000 employees
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