Description

NAC provides a variety of benefits and programs: Training and continuing education opportunities, 401(k) with an employer match, health, dental, vision insurance, HSA employer match, vacation/sick benefits, 8 paid holidays, life and disability insurance, mass transit incentives, and professional dues supplements.

As a salaried, exempt employee, you will also be eligible for the NAC quarterly bonus plan which is based on company financials and personal performance. 

Salary range for the Chief Information Officer is $175,000 to $200,000 depending on experience. 

Chief Information Officer – NAC is an award-winning design firm with a strong mission-driven culture of collaboration and 50 years of history in the AEC industry. NAC is looking for a Chief Information Office to be a leader as we continue with our long history of excellence. The Chief Information Officer is accountable for defining and delivering IT strategy and capabilities across the enterprise. This includes AEC specific technology, data analytics and business intelligence, development and support, infrastructure, security, and technical services. Reporting to the CEO, the CIO will be responsible for giving oversight and direction to the IT team and firm leaders on strategy, standards, and opportunities. The CIO is responsible both for technology and digital innovation.

It is critical for the CIO to build strong and productive relationships with all department leaders and cultivate an ecosystem of reliability and efficiency from which a culture of exploration and innovation can thrive enabling NAC to embrace and implement technology that is continually advancing.

Requirements

• Strategy: Work closely with fellow department leaders’ team members as a trusted advisor to define and drive a technology strategy focused on forward-looking differentiating technology. Assess current platforms, the evolving needs of the architectural practice and the competitive landscape to craft and execute a technology roadmap that meets the long-term needs of NAC. 
• Leadership: Build strong relationships with firm leaders and develop a clear understanding of their issues, challenges, and opportunities. Ensure, on an ongoing basis, that current and planned technical architecture, investments and solutions are aligned with company and business objectives. Prepare and monitor IT operational budgets that meet prevailing objectives and constraints.
• Team Development: Hire, develop, and retain a diverse, highly qualified team of technology professionals. Foster a culture of innovation, transparency, and accountability in the IT department. Lead a highly effective service-oriented IT team.
• IT Operations: Direct the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of the computing infrastructure that supports the firm’s operations and business applications. Support the core business through technology capabilities that maximize performance, scale, reliability, and flexibility. Lead the company’s cybersecurity efforts to safeguard assets and interests and oversee the integrity and security of systems. Develop and implement protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of disasters or data loss. Establish and enforce IT policies, processes, firm data asset management standards and methodologies. Develop external IT partners that can meet our current and future needs.

Competencies

• Create a clear strategic vision for information technology that supports business objectives and execute on that vision.
• Able to work collaboratively with diverse leaders, communicate an IT vision and strategy across all levels of the organization, and build consensus around key initiatives and projects.
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, able to articulate ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire and motivate a high performing team that values transparency and accountability.
• Possesses exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable with ambiguity; can handle the unexpected with flexibility.
• A team player who favors collaborative approaches when working with internal and external partners.
• Proven ability to build trust with others through a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Possesses solid knowledge in emerging technologies, and the ability to apply these in the service of the company’s key business goals and NAC’s practice .
• Experience leading complex, major change initiatives; demonstrated skills in change management.

Required Education and Experience

• 5-years minimum experience at the Director level.
• 10-years’ experience in an IT leadership role
•  Experience that includes IT Strategy & Architecture, Project Management and Delivery.
•  Experience developing holistic technology roadmaps.
• Experience in leading, managing and ensuring accountability of a diverse IT team.
• Experience working with vendors, service providers and internal staff to optimize IT service delivery.
• Experience managing IT annual budgets.
• Experience recruiting and developing IT talent.

Additional qualifications:

• Experience supporting multiple offices, equaling more than 150 professional employees.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• A high caliber blend of both service and technical skills.
• Ability to meet scheduled deadlines and achieve firm initiatives.
• Passion for learning, problem solving, and assisting firm employees.
• Collaborative and professional work ethic 
• AEC Experience Preferred

Supervisory Requirements

• Must have experience supervising a comprehensive IT team.

Location:

• In one of NAC's 4 offices in either Columbus, Los Angeles, Seattle, or Spokane.

Work Environment

• This position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Each office provides collaborative work areas and shared resources such as video conferencing, printing/scanning, and a café for dining. 

Physical Demands

• Hand/Wrist/Finger dexterity for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs and lift 50-80 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time

Position Type/Hours expected to work

• This is a full-time position with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week 

Travel

• To additional offices as needed.

Work Authorization

• Sponsorship not available for this position

AAP/EEO Statement

NAC, Inc is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. As a result, all qualified employees and prospective employees will be recruited, selected, and trained without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally- protected status. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, experiences, growth potential and previous work record. This same non- discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.

NAC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to the extent that doing so does not create an undue hardship on NAC. NAC encourages employees and applicants to communicate any special needs by engaging in an interactive process with Trinity to formulate reasonable accommodations.