What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of IT position at Homewise?
Why Homewise
We’re out to make New Mexico, and the world, a better place. We do it by helping people get ahead in life through homeownership, so families can build wealth and equity that lasts for generations. We’re entrepreneurial, fast-moving and deeply rooted in our communities, and we find ways to get to “yes.”
Technology is how we grow that impact. We aren’t just keeping the lights on or upgrading old systems. We’re investing in modern platforms, AI and new ways of working that will change how families find their way to homeownership. We want to reach more people, move faster and deliver an experience that sets the standard for mission-driven organizations.
The role
As Senior Director of IT, you’ll help build the technology foundation for Homewise’s next chapter. You’ll work closely with our Deputy CEO to shape where we’re headed, then make it real. That means leading a strong team, running secure and resilient systems, and putting new tools to work for our mission.
What you’ll do
- Build what’s next. Partner with the Deputy CEO on a forward-looking technology strategy across cloud, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity and emerging tools like AI, and turn it into roadmaps that deliver.
- Put innovation to work. Lead the rollout of major platforms, including an aggressive approach to using AI to enable our mission. Make sure they fit together, scale well and create real value for our customers and teams.
- Lead great people. Be a leader in a culture that values curiosity, ownership, experimentation, and thoughtful risk management.
- Protect the foundation. Make sure everything we build is secure, reliable and compliant, including cybersecurity, disaster recovery and incident response, so innovation never comes at the cost of trust.
- Invest boldly and wisely. Manage IT budgets and vendor partnerships with the CFO and Deputy CEO, betting on the right technologies and getting the most out of them.
- Partner across Homewise. Work with leaders in every department to rethink how work gets done and find ways technology can help us serve more families, better.
- Translate tech into impact. Explain complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical people, and lead with steady judgment when the stakes are high.
What you bring
- 10 years of progressive IT leadership, including leading other IT leaders
- A track record of leading enterprise technology strategy and large-scale platform implementations
- Hands-on experience with, or real curiosity about, AI and automation and how to apply them responsibly
- Strong grounding in cybersecurity, risk management and compliance, ideally in a regulated industry like lending or finance
- Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts and complex technology initiatives
- A bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field (a master’s degree or certifications like CISSP, CISM, ITIL or PMP are a plus)
- A builder’s mindset and real excitement about using technology to change people’s lives
Why you’ll love it here
Meaningful mission. Great people. You’ll help build something new, and you’ll see what it means for New Mexico families.
More details about the role, schedule and benefits will come later in the hiring process.
Homewise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.