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Role Description

The technology operations director role is central to managing the Office of Innovation's technology platforms and systems. This role will collaborate closely with Office of Innovation leadership and oversee a small team to design and implement comprehensive policies and processes. Additionally, this role will spearhead long-term technical operational projects, including:

• Improving security practices
• Optimizing the use of hardware and software
• Engaging in strategic procurement decisions

This role will report to the Chief of Staff, liaise closely with other operations departments, and collaborate with other directors and initiative leads to support team members across the office. Responsibilities may include:

• Systems administration and maintenance
• Software procurement and consulting
• Operational architecture and support
• Information and platform security
• Do what’s needed for the team

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in relevant technical roles
• At least 2 years of professional experience leading cloud-based IT platform administration
• At least 1 year of professional experience in people management
• Professional experience in managing and scaling a technology operations team
• Working knowledge of modern IT security best practices
• A conceptual understanding of modern JavaScript, React, CSS, HTML, and JavaScript libraries
• Experience executing full lifecycle software development in production
• Experience solving complex problems through human-centered design
• Paramount attention to detail and ability to execute key tasks with zero room for error
• Dedicated to advancing the mission of the NJ Office of Innovation and public service

Requirements

• Demonstrable success solving complex and highly-ambiguous problems
• Comfortable working in a startup-like environment
• Skilled at driving projects forward while communicating and collaborating
• Ability to manage and apply compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in debugging and diagnosing issues in distributed systems

Benefits

• Annual salary of $135,000-$155,000 commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid leave
• Competitive retirement plan options
• Other optional fringe benefits

Company Description

The New Jersey State Office of Innovation is looking for diverse and experienced team members to deploy world-class innovative and digital services that solve pressing public interest challenges for the people of New Jersey. Our work spans numerous issue and policy areas, and is focused on making an impact in the lives of the New Jerseyans that we serve.

We are deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness and seek to create a pluralistic community for all. We strongly encourage people of color, members of racial and ethnic minority groups, women, LGBTQI+ people, those with disabilities, and Veterans to apply.