Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. · 1 week ago
Vice President of Information Technology
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGoodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Information Technology who will be responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution of all IT functions. This role focuses on promoting collaboration across departments, leading a high-performing IT team, and ensuring technology aligns with the organization's mission and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Develop, communicate, and execute a clear IT vision and multi-year technology roadmap aligned with organizational strategy and mission impact
Serve as an innovation leader, proactively identifying and implementing technologies that improve efficiency, scalability, and service delivery
Translate organizational and departmental needs into practical, secure, and sustainable technology solutions
Lead change initiatives that modernize systems, processes, and ways of working
Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership and department leaders, ensuring strong alignment between IT and business objectives
Demonstrate exceptional inter- and intra-departmental communication, fostering transparency, trust, and shared accountability
Engage in effective peer-to-peer collaboration to jointly solve problems and advance organizational priorities
Break through organizational, cultural, or operational barriers that could hinder collaboration or progress
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ensure the IT organization has the right structure, skills, and capacity to meet current and future needs
Retain and develop talent with an emphasis on leadership development and succession planning
Oversee the effective use of internal resources and external vendors to maximize value and performance
Establish and mature a robust data governance framework that promotes data quality, consistency, security, and responsible use
Partner with business leaders to leverage data as a strategic asset for reporting, analytics, and informed decision-making
Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements
Oversee reliable, secure, and cost-effective IT operations, infrastructure, applications, and support services
Ensure strong cybersecurity posture, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
Develop and manage the IT budget with fiscal responsibility and alignment to strategic priorities
Establish performance metrics and service standards that drive accountability and continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including responsibility for strategy, people leadership, and enterprise systems
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing peers and senior leaders
Experience driving innovation, leading organizational change, and overcoming resistance or silos
Experience with data governance, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems strongly preferred
Experience with Microsoft 365 platform and related tools required
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
Strategic communicator who builds alignment and trust across the organization
Innovative leader who balances vision with execution
Barrier-breaker who navigates complexity and drives progress
People-centered leader who develops talent and fosters engagement
Executive peer who collaborates effectively at the senior leadership level
Preferred
Experience with Workday HR Information System is a plus
Experience in nonprofit, retail, human services, or multi-site environments is a plus
Company
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.
For more than 60 years, locally operated nonprofit organization Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee has provided job training and job placement free of charge to people with disabilities or other barriers to employment through the sale of donated items.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matthew Bourlakas
President & CEO
Christine Skold, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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