Vice President, Technology

The Vice President of Technology (VPT) will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the technology strategy of our organization. This executive role is instrumental in shaping and executing a technology strategy that aligns with Elevate’s mission and strategic objectives. The VPT will serve as the chair of Elevate’s Office of the CTO (OCTO) and as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The VPT ensures technology delivers measurable value, fosters innovation, and supports operational excellence while championing a collaborative and inclusive organizational culture.

The Vice President, Technology, reports to the Chief Operations Officer. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois, and is currently hybrid.

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate a compelling and measurable technology vision, objectives and impact metrics aligned with Elevate’s mission to reduce costs, protect people, and promote environmental stewardship, while ensuring buy-in from ELT and OCTO members.
Serve as a strategic partner to the ELT, linking technology decisions to business goals and growth opportunities.
Stay current on emerging technologies, assessing their potential to amplify Elevate’s mission and competitive edge.
Mentor and develop OCTO members and build a high-performing technology leadership team.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across technology teams.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the technology function.
Promote alignment with Elevate’s core values and mission in all team interactions and decisions.
Oversee IT operations, cybersecurity, platform and program services, and data management to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with Elevate’s goals.
Drive continuous improvement and value generation from existing technology, enhancing the organization’s competitive advantage, and recommending adoption or decommissioning as appropriate.
Ensure technology resources are allocated effectively to support both short- and long-term priorities.
Act as a change agent, driving organization-wide adoption of technology initiatives that align with Elevate’s mission.
Lead cross-functional collaboration to break down silos and encourage shared goals and accountability.
Build relationships with internal leaders and external networks, including vendors, universities, start-ups, and non-profits.
Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, plain language for non-technical stakeholders.
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and with high quality.
Manage the technology budget, maximizing return on investment and aligning with Elevate’s financial goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a master’s degree is preferred
At least fifteen (15+) years in technology leadership roles, with a track record of driving business value through innovative technology
Proven experience in the non-profit sector or mission-driven organizations
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
Familiarity with State and Local government technology operations
Experience working with Federal technology initiatives; familiarity with the FedRAMP approval process or working with FedRAMP-approved technologies, including compliance and implementation in secure environments
Strong understanding of government compliance, procurement processes, and scaling technology solutions for government clients
Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities, with a focus on talent development and retention
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong communication skills to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Deep understanding of systems engineering, agile delivery, design thinking, and information architecture
Expertise in emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cloud computing, data analytics) and their business implications
Visionary thinker with the ability to anticipate future technology trends and their impact
Change agent who can challenge the status quo while bringing stakeholders along on the journey
Collaborative leader who fosters a culture of transparency, trust, and accountability

Organization Description

We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt people manager position with a salary range of $130,000 – $150,000, based on experience.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our candidate portal at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/. Search for “Vice President, Technology” to find the position listing.

Please note that Elevate will only contact candidates via an elevatenp.org email address. We will never ask a candidate for payment of any kind as part of the hiring or onboarding process or send payment to any candidate prior to completing the hiring and onboarding process.

No phone calls please.