Senior Vice President of Enterprise Technology

At StrataTech/TWS/RSI, we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser-focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve.

• Challenging and Fun
• Creating an Incredible Work Environment
• Genuine People
• Force For Good
  
  

Position Summary: The Senior Vice President of Enterprise Technology will lead the technological evolution of a high-growth, skilled trades education organization. This role is responsible for bridging the gap between hands-on training and a sophisticated hybrid learning model. The successful candidate will ensure that our digital infrastructure is not only innovative and scalable but also strictly adheres to SOC2 and GLBA security standards to protect our students and corporate reputation.

RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Design and execute a technology strategy that supports a seamless hybrid learning experience, integrating physical in-classroom and lab instruction with online learning.
• Direct the implementation and continuous monitoring of controls required to maintain SOC2 Type II and GLBA compliance, safeguarding student financial and personal data.
• Lead the selection, migration, and management of core systems, including the Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), as well as internal staff-facing systems, such as Enterprise Resource Planning, M365, and others.
• Ensuring business continuity through contribution and participation in disaster recovery and ownership and execution of Cybersecurity Incident Response.
• Staying current and deploying emerging technology trends, such as AI and Machine Learning, to increase efficiency and revenue.
• Lead and evolve the data function, to include data warehouse, governance, data quality, and engineering, to support analytical, BI, and ML products and services.
• Scale the infrastructure and IT resources to support rapid growth across multiple campuses, ensuring standardized hardware and high-speed networking.
• Direct the support strategy for staff and students, including Incident, Problem, and Service Request processes, including operational procedures and accompanying policies, to ensure timely resolution with established SLAs
• Modernize the student lifecycle through automation, from digital enrollment and financial aid processing to career placement tracking.
• Establish and oversee IT capital and operational expenditures, focusing on cost-efficiency and high ROI.
• Responsible for Vendor Onboarding and Contract Management functions, ensuring that our suppliers and sub-processors are compliant and our agreements are balanced and have favorable terms, leveraging our market position and scale.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• 10 years of IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years at the executive level in a for-profit education or highly regulated service industry.
• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or MBA preferred; relevant certifications (CISM, CISSP, or PMP) are a significant plus.
• Proven expertise in SOC2 and GLBA frameworks, with a track record of successfully navigating independent audits.
• Strong background in hybrid education delivery, including experience with video streaming, virtual labs, and mobile learning applications.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, private-equity-backed or high-growth corporate environment.
• Strong financial acumen and experience evaluating how financial decisions affect your clients P&L.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical risks and opportunities into business impact.
  
  

Why should you apply?

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option) plus access to virtual doctor’s visits
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
• Basic Life Insurance – Company Paid
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Your Birthday off – Company Paid
• 3 weeks PTO – 1st yr. (accrual)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Headspace membership – Company Paid
• Marquee Health Well-Being Program – Company Paid
  
  

Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.