Director of Technology Development

The Director of Technology Development leads the vision, strategy, and execution of digital service development. S/he partners closely with the Design and Data teams to deliver human-centered, data-driven digital services that are continuously improved and updated to meet the needs of all users and City stakeholders. The Director oversees the long term strategy for technology support while also bringing new technologies and tools to bear on priority anti-poverty initiatives.

Responsibilities

Digital Services Development

Deliver first in class digital services that meet user and City needs.
Build and lead a small team of application developers and system administrators to create quality deliverables and services using Agile methodology.
Work closely with the Design and Data teams to coordinate the design and development of integrated digital services that achieve high-quality user experience objectives.
Coordinate application development work with the Infastructure Manager and DoITT to ensure the availability of all infrastructure elements, hardware devices and software necessary to support the creation, storage, management, and accessibility of digital content.
Contribute to carrying out the principles and tactics in the NYC Digital Playbook.
Manage vendor work scope, resources and project execution and delivery.
Set and oversee management of project deadlines and schedules.
Oversee knowledge transfer and training for maintenance of systems.
Lead and advocate for IT and digital systems that support how the City does business now and in the future.

Technology Strategy and Vision

Guide the technical direction and strategy for the organization, including development for digital and service innovation projects.
Foster innovation in technologies to solve key business challenges and serve as a subject matter expert for digital technology.
Build and strengthen partnerships with City agencies and key stakeholders to enhance, supplement and shape Citywide digital and technology strategies.
Define the strategy and business priorities for technology solutions, making sure that services are fully supported by the right architectures and systems.
Bring a deep knowledge of the technology landscape and marketplace to the City, and make sure the City effectively uses modern standards and solutions.
Create annual budget for the technology related personnel, infrastructure, licensing and contracting.
Manage and advise in special technology projects and initiatives.
Lead necessary analyses to further the direction of enterprise IT.

Skills We're Seeking

Commitment to the mission of advancing greater equality and opportunity.

Experience in systems development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile project delivery.

Understanding of the City’s technical environment and experience working closely with DoITT or public IT infrastructure.

Direct experience developing budgets, preferably in government environments.

Demonstrated experience managing diverse staff and functional areas.

Outstanding organizational communication, collaboration and team building skills and ability to function in a matrix environment with collaborative decision making.

Education and Experience

Master's degree in information systems, technology or equivalent preferred with 7-10 years of experience in digital services and technology innovation.