Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Data and Technology to lead the organization’s data infrastructure, technology integration, and business intelligence initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will oversee vendor relationships, ensure smooth systems integration, and champion data quality and accessibility to drive operational growth and scalability, including processes involved in mergers and acquisitions (M& A).
Key Responsibilities:
Technology & Vendor Management
- Manage a portfolio of SaaS technology solutions; collaborate with team leaders to assess new vendors, evaluate costs, negotiate contracts, and support implementation and integration efforts.
- Oversee and monitor IT expenditures across all software and technology platforms to optimize cost efficiency.
Data & Business Intelligence
- Develop and sustain business intelligence dashboards tailored to organizational goals, prioritizing data integrity and actionable insights.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in reporting and analysis to support teams with KPI tracking, ensuring reporting accuracy, and identifying automation opportunities to boost efficiency.
Systems Integration & M& A Support
- Lead enterprise-wide systems integration initiatives for seamless operations across the organization.
- In M& A scenarios:
- ▸ Conduct comprehensive evaluations of acquisition targets' data and systems to assess integrity and compatibility.
- ▸ Reconcile and align disparate data structures to ensure consistency and usability.
- ▸ Provide leadership with expert guidance on technology changes needed to enable strategic data visibility and performance monitoring.
Innovation & Strategy
- Stay informed about technology trends and innovations, particularly in the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) sector.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend emerging tools and practices to enhance organizational efficiency, elevate service quality, or streamline operations.
Role Scope:
- This is a strategy-focused role designed to lead through growth phases, though it does not involve managing large teams directly at this time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in progressively responsible roles, ideally including healthcare industry exposure. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) experience is highly desirable.
- Expertise in delivering data management and business intelligence solutions.
- Familiarity with systems capacity planning and integration.
- Experience working in entrepreneurial environments and demonstrating ownership-driven mindset.
- Exposure to or experience with Power BI, Paylocity, and Central Reach are advantageous.
This role follows a Hybrid structure with the primary work location in Kearny, NJ or Jackson, NJ, expanding into Newark and Voorhees.