Vice President, Technology and Innovation

Job Description

Summary:
Reporting to the CEO, the VP Technology and Innovation will oversee the organization’s technology, network digital innovation and digital security strategy. Managing a growing team of passionate, collaborative, entrepreneurial technologists, this technical VP will lead the identification, development, and maintaince the Vital Voices technology and technological resources including the Vital Voices Innovation Lab, online network hub, vitalvoices.com, and other technology infrastructure with a focus on developing and improving Vital Voices technology resources to support the Vital Voices network programming and support. This individual will sit on the Vital Voices Senior Leadership team and serve as a subject matter expert and strategist for our growing organization. As a small organization with national prominence, we’re looking for someone with the ability to be both a strategist and individual contributor in areas ranging from system administration to product development.

Senior Leadership Team Responsibilities

• The VP, will serve as a critical member of the Vital Voices Senior Leadership Team:
• Embrace and Model the Vital Voices guiding principles, values, investment and leadership models with the goal of supporting Vital Voices organizational culture and success.
• Participate as a member of the Senior Leadership team providing performance management, guidance, coaching, collaboration, and support to Vital Voices employees across cross-functional matrix teams.
• Oversight of all Technology & Innovation team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO and COO in effectively communicating the organization’s technological goals and milestones.
• Manage the Vital Voices Innovation Lab, including recruiting new members and organizing Lab project cycles.
• Build Vital Voices network of partners in the technology sector.
• Support fundraising efforts to meet the organization’s technological needs and identify opportunities to empower women leaders in technology
• Responsible for identifying and implementing the organization’s technology strategies and ensuring that technological resources are aligned with the organization’s short-term and long-term needs.
• Oversee the product development of the Vital Voices Community Hub and Digital Headquarters and network hub to connect, support and scale our programs, network and reach.
• Manage external contractors and consultants as it relates to software development and deployment.
• Communicate technology strategy to team, funders, Board members, and network members.
• Implement program improvements to reduce technology costs and increase efficiency.
• Build data science capacity of Vital Voices and monitor analytics for VV platforms (such as the Website and Hub) to assess technical performance, user experience, and implement improvements.
• Enhance and enforce digital security and data protection processes.
• Stay informed of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape to ensure the organization is continuously innovating its technological offerings.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Math, or similar). Graduate degree preferred; or equivalent practical experience.
• 7-10 years of experience leading technology teams, including building/scaling products with a focus on user experience.
• Experience coding in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, C++, Bash, PowerShell.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and work in a dynamic team environment with tight deadlines, sometimes under difficult or challenging circumstances;
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and self-awareness; problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a regional team environment and work closely and communicate clearly with all offices, departments, and affiliates;
• Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, and database software (i.e. Salesforce).
• Demonstrated ability to adapt your message to the technical level of the audience and comfort presenting technical materials to groups of any size and background.
• Experience attracting talent and recruiting leaders, externally and internally.

Note: Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

About the Organization

Vital Voices Global Partnership is the preeminent non-governmental organization (NGO) that identifies, trains, and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the globe, enabling them to create a better world for us all. We provide these women with the capacity, connections, and credibility they need to unlock their leadership potential. * We are at the forefront of international coalitions to combat human trafficking and other forms of violence against women and girls. * We enable women to become change agents in their governments, advocates for social justice, and supporters of democracy and the rule of law. * We equip women with management, business development, marketing, and communications skills to expand their enterprises, help to provide for their families, and create jobs in their communities. Our international staff and team of over 1,000 partners, pro bono experts and leaders, including senior government, corporate and NGO executives, have trained and mentored more than 7,000 emerging women leaders from over 127 countries in Asia, Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East since 1997. These women have returned home to train and mentor more than 200,000 additional women and girls in their communities. They are the Vital Voices of our time.