Director, IT and Cybersecurity

Per Scholas • Full-time • New York City, New York, United States • $80,000 - $85,000 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Per Scholas is seeking a Director of IT and Cybersecurity to lead technology and infrastructure initiatives, engage with clients, and develop curricula while leveraging extensive experience in IT and sales.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include client engagement, technical presentations, curriculum design, collaboration with product teams, and managing multiple projects effectively.

Skills: Required skills include strong communication, interpersonal capabilities, experience in IT and sales, proficiency with design tools, and knowledge of instructional design principles.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, industry-recognized certifications, and hands-on experience with adult learning theory.

Location: This position is remote, based out of New York City, New York, USA.

Compensation: $80000 - $85000 / Annually

DEPARTMENT: National Program

POSITION TITLE: Director, SME IT and Cybersecurity

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Strategy and Product Design

DURATION: Full Time

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as the Director of Technology and Infrastructure. The Director of Technology and Infrastructure, will be responsible for meeting with clients/funders and other stakeholders. They will need to convert technology and infrastructure business requirements into learning objectives.

5+ yrs. hands on outside sales experience within the IT services industry (IT, Networking, Security, Cloud)
10+ years experience in IT ( IT, Networking, Security, Cloud)
Cloud experience strongly preferred; Salesforce preferred
Solid business development experience and customer service experience needed
Proven track record of enterprise sales experience is preferred.
Strong negotiating, planning, and consultative sales skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with prospective and existing customers.
Detail-oriented and has good time management skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Make telephone calls, virtual meetings or in person meetings with prospective clients.
Conduct planning and research using a variety of database, internet, and industry tools, demonstrating clear understanding of client stakeholders requirements, and matching to the proposed solution
Provide technical presentations and demonstrations detailing how Per Scholas solution will solve the client's challenges and meet their needs.
Design slide decks for clients/funders highlighting the design choices made by the client.
Assist sales activities that require advanced technical product knowledge
Update sales and client databases with current information and deliverables.
Provide end-to-end solutions and design details for the client and stakeholders
Assume primary responsibility for the analysis and design phase of new curricula. (about 70% of time will be spent here)
Collaborate with the Product Development and Product Engineer teams on the development of content and resources to create engaging and effective learning experiences
Collaborate with the technology team to identify available vs. desired technologies and associated costs to offer them for a curriculum
Research, analyze, and apply tested and innovative trends in technologies, best practices
Coordinate or perform administrative functions necessary to deliver and document learning and development programs
Capture continuous feedback from the teams on how the content from the product Design team is performing in the classroom
Be informed on the latest industry developments by attending team meetings and training workshops.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications-

A bachelor's degree in IT and related fields of study
A background in Technology can be demonstrated with the following
A degree in computer science or similar field
Some college courses in computers science or similar field
IT Bootcamp Experience
Industry recognized certifications
Skilled in performing discovery with clients, holding conversations to the c-level, and with the client’s customer
Knowledge of Rapid Instructional Design principles and application
Knowledge of copyright and its relationship to design
Obsessive attention to detail and eye for consistency and accuracy
Experience with utilizing the ADDIE, SAM model to develop content
Knowledge of adult learning theory and its application to instructional design
Experience with the following design tools:, Google Suite (slides, sheets, docs), PowerPoint
Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a completely remote environment
Strong interpersonal skills - Experience working with diverse individuals and groups with varying learning styles; experience in workforce development a plus.
Process-oriented & highly organized with excellent problem-solving skills
Team-oriented, highly responsive communicator, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interest in being part of a culture of continuous improvement.

Personal Characteristics

Has incredibly strong communication skills and enjoys working with the entrepreneurial avatar as the primary SME
Experience effectively partnering with other SMEs when necessary
Has strong leadership skills and is comfortable working with executives
Is highly collaborative and thrives in a team-based environment with rapid feedback
Can operate independently and make decisions confidently

For this role specifically,we are targeting a salary range between $80,000/year and $85,000/year, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

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