Director, Technology Services

Finalsite is the first community relationship management platform for K-12 schools, transforming how schools attract students, engage families, build community — and thrive. More than 7,000 schools and districts worldwide trust Finalsite’s integrated platform for their websites, communications, mobile apps, enrollment, and marketing services. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.VISIONFinalsite will transform the way school communities engage with their schools.SUMMARY OF THE ROLEThe Director, Technology Services is a senior leader within Finalsite’s Professional Services organization, responsible for delivering data and system integration services during client onboarding to Finalsite. In this role, you will partner with the leader of project management to deliver an excellent overall client implementation experience, and you will directly own and define the portion of the technical implementation experience covering complex data and system integrations.You must be adept at explaining complex subjects to non-technical clients and be able to lead them through change successfully.You will be seen as a thought leader in the data and system integration space at Finalsite, providing input to the product and sales teams, and partnering with the support team to deliver a delightful client experience before, during and after implementation.LOCATION100% Remote - Anywhere within the USRESPONSIBILITIESImplementation ExcellenceDefine Finalsite’s implementation methodology for data and system integrations, with a focus on consistency, quality, continuous improvement, and client experience.Build repeatable processes that scaleDefine KPIs for data and system integration work, such as billable utilization, time to value, etc.Technical AcumenAchieve a deep understanding of Finalsite products and EdTech Industry 3rd party systems and APIs (SIS, CRM, LMS, data feeds, APIs )Experience in data ETL and scripting languages, SQL, Python, SFTP, XSLKnowledge of CMS, website development and data requirements.Cross-Functional LeadershipWork with sales leaders to ensure that sales is trained, enabled, and able to explain the implementation process for data and systems integration, with a specific goal to set accurate client expectations.Create documentation and process to allow seamless the transition of clients to CSMs and Support, enabling those teams to handle the vast majority of data and system integration requests and issues.Partner with Product and Engineering to design product features, APIs and automation to both improve the client experience and Client Success team efficiencyLeadershipLead, mentor, and develop technical services staff Serve as a member of the professional services leadership team, reporting to the VP of Professional Services. Contribute to overall PS team strategy and operations.QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS5–10 years of experience in Professional Services, Implementations, or Technical Delivery within a SaaS or EdTech environmentProven experience leading large-scale implementations and integrations for enterprise or mid-market clientsStrong understanding of system integrations, data migration, APIs, and SaaS architecturesDemonstrated success leading and scaling high-performing teamsExcellent communication and client management skills. This is a client facing role.Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skillsPreferredExperience with global or distributed teamsFamiliarity with CRM, SIS, CMS, and enrollment or communications platformsBackground in change management and process transformationRESIDENCY REQUIREMENTFinalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of the United States. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within the United States is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.DISCLOSURESFinalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. 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Salary : $65,000 - $80,000