Position Purpose:

The Technology Director, GenAI Applications is responsible for collaborating across the enterprise to plan for and achieve goals of the associated domain or portfolio segment, supporting the enterprise roadmap, delivering technical and functional partner satisfaction, and driving action that helps the enterprise meet customer needs. Directors are responsible for guiding others in execution and professional development.

As a Technology Director, you will work closely with functional and technical leaders to plan for and execute enabling technology solutions. You will understand the business holistically and drive strategic alignment across teams. In addition, you will focus on outcomes; thinking through, documenting, and communicating value propositions and concrete metrics for success.
Directors attract, retain, motivate, coach, and mentor top talent.

Key Responsibilities:

40% Strategy & Planning:

Partners with functional and technical leaders to identify and plan capabilities necessary to meet short and long-term business needsDevelops and executes strategic plans in support of key objectives in a timely and fiscally responsible mannerInforms and drives strategic alignment and partnerships with functional and technical peers and leadersConnects the dots across multiple levels and related functions to understand the business holisticallyEvaluates research and market analysis, meets with third party vendors, and maintains knowledge of industry innovations and technology platforms to inform strategyEstablishes and nurtures strategic vendor relationships; influences vendors to align to domain, portfolio, and enterprise strategic objectivesDrives growth for the business by applying technical and domain expertise to provide thought leadership and translate vision into action

40% Delivery & Execution:

Defines and communicates value propositions, success metrics, and outcomesDocuments, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are metDevelops, plans, and implements sustainable, repeatable, and reliable processes; oversees process improvementDrives operational excellence to create internal customer satisfaction and meet operational metrics while prioritizing external customer needsUnderstands and articulates the value creation and business proposition to teams and functional partners

20% People:

Provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to direct reportsManages and coordinates strategic direction for staffAttracts, retains, develops, and motivates top talentConducts annual and mid-year reviews, reviewing individual development plans and providing performance feedback

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

Typically reports to Sr. Director or Vice President.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

8-10 years of relevant work experienceProficient in leading at a Sr. Manager level or above within a fast-paced, multi-division, national companyProficient in defining, communicating, and driving value propositions, success metrics, and outcomesProficient in shaping, aligning, and guiding execution of strategic direction for a domain or significant portfolio segmentProficient in communicating, building influence, and developing relationships with functional and technical leaders, with high-level vendor partners, and across all levels in the organizationProficient in selecting and leading strategic vendor relationships or acting as the primary point of contact for strategic partnershipsProficient in managing and developing direct reports with their own span of controlProficient in utilizing deep market and industry knowledge for a related portfolio segment or domain to achieve strategic objectivesExperience leading GenAI projects

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

8

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Competencies:

Attracts Top Talent: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needsBuilds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goalsBusiness Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goalsCollaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesCourage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be saidCultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successfulCustomer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutionsDecision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forwardDevelops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goalsDrives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectivesDrives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstancesDrives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to actionFinancial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisionsOrganizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamicsPersuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of othersPlans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goalsSituational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situationsStrategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategiesTech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications