IT & Automation Director, AffiniPay
+ Bonus and equity
3-5 days a week in office
Essential tools for professionals
Open for applications
Essential tools for professionals
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
+ Bonus and equity
3-5 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower people to pursue their passion.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field
- 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 3 years in a management or leadership role
- Proven track record of leading IT operations and transformation projects in a high-growth or enterprise environment
- Deep knowledge of enterprise SaaS systems
- Understanding of network configuration and infrastructure management
- Ability to think strategically while also managing operational details and support escalations
- Demonstrated success in driving change, managing stakeholders, and communicating across technical and non-technical audiences
- Willingness to work flexible hours as required by project needs or operational issues
What the job involves
- The Director of IT & Transformation at AffiniPay will lead the IT function with a dual focus on operational excellence and strategic transformation. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable IT services across the organization while driving initiatives that modernize AffiniPay’s IT landscape.
- This individual will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable IT services across the organization while driving initiatives that modernize AffiniPay’s IT landscape.
- The Director will lead a team of IT professionals, oversee all corporate systems and infrastructure, and act as a change agent to evaluate and implement innovative technologies that support business growth, employee productivity, and digital transformation
- Strategic IT Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with the company's overall business goals and supports future growth. Provide leadership and direction to the IT department, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Digital Transformation Visionary: Identify and champion opportunities for digital transformation across the organization, leveraging technology to streamline processes, improve customer experience, and drive new revenue streams
- IT Infrastructure and Operations Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable IT infrastructure, including network systems, hardware, software applications, and telecommunications. Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security of all IT systems. Be a point of escalation that can help people directly when there is a need
- Cybersecurity: Develop and implement procedures that align with Information Security policies to protect company data and assets. Stay abreast of emerging threats and ensure compliance obligations are met
- Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment, empowering team members to achieve their full potential
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality of service. Negotiate contracts in partnership with our procurement team
- Change Management: Lead and manage organizational change initiatives related to technology adoption and digital transformation, ensuring effective communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
- Collaboration and Communication: Partner effectively with other departments to understand their technology needs and provide solutions that support their objectives
Our take
Many professionals find their time taken up by administrative tasks and operational processes, leaving them fewer hours to focus on the work they love. AffiniPay supplies finance, payments and management software to make these processes swifter and easier, saving users precious time.
The company has a wide range of products including payments and reporting for accountants, legal case management software, and operations assistance for nonprofits. This broad scope allows AffiniPay to serve upwards of 150,000 professionals across legal, accounting, construction, design and association.
Recently, the company secured a significant investment from Genstar Capital that will fuel its next chapter of growth. This includes investing in innovation and the further extension of its suite of solutions.
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Company
Company benefits
- Robust 401(k) plan
- Bonus programs based on performance and tenure
- Fantastic amount of swag and food
- Happy hours, quarterly events, as well as virtual and in-person team building
- Continuing career development and education programs
- Award program with the chance to go on once-in-a-lifetime annual incentive trips
- Frequent company-wide volunteering events to give back to our communities
- Annual charity contribution matching program for the organization of your choice
- Opportunity to share in the success of the company through our employee option program
Company HQ
Davenport Ranch West, Austin, TX
Leadership
Dru Armstrong
(CEO, not founder)Advisor for Women@Austin and Board Member at YPO. Former CEO of Grace Hill, and co-founded and was CEO at Lily Pod.
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