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Senior Director of Technology: Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Senior Director of Technology is a senior leader, responsible for the strategic vision of technology as it impacts the mission of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, as well as the development and operation of technology related security, network/hosting infrastructure, end user computing, and applications. This role ensures alignment of technology applications and infrastructure with the strategic objectives of the Archdiocese and its ministries and agencies. The Senior Director demonstrates a deep commitment to the Archdiocese’s mission, values, and Catholic teachings and is a steward of resources, a mentor for technology staff and a collaborator with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision

• Develop, execute, and communicate technology strategies that align with the mission

of the Archdiocese acting as an advisor to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Set and deliver on measurable goals.

• Provide guidance on technology adoption to advance education, evangelization, and

administration.

Technology Management

• Oversee network and computing infrastructure, data security, applications,

telecommunications, and new technology implementations and support.

• Establish robust cybersecurity measures to protect organizational data and assets.

• Provide guidance and project management oversight for ERP and department software

selections and installations.

Operational Excellence

• Streamline technology processes and improve service delivery across the Archdiocese,

including parishes, schools, central offices, and agencies.

• Optimize resource utilization and manage budgets for technology operations and

related capital projects.

Leadership

• Provide leadership and develop a high-performing technology team, fostering

innovation and professional growth, forecasting new skill requirements based on

emerging technologies.

• Promote collaboration across departments and with external partners to achieve

organizational goals.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead the training of Archdiocesan staff and other stakeholders in the area of general

user applications and technology interfaces.

• Communicate complex concepts effectively to clergy, administrators, and lay staff.

General Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or

commensurate technology experience required.

• Minimum of 10 years in technology, including infrastructure and software management

and security, including incident response and recovery.

• Leadership in a technology-based role.

• Proven expertise in digital transformation, complex project management and

budgeting.

• Experience in nonprofit or faith-based organization is preferred.

• Communication excellence.

• Willingness to travel locally, primarily in the boundaries of the Archdiocese, and

minimal travel for training or conferences.

• This role is largely in person.

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