Vice President, Technology and Data
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 190000 - 240000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location Preferences:
Denver CO (preferred)
Chicago IL
Baltimore MD
Remote in the US will be considered
ROLE OVERVIEW
Pivot Energy an ESG-focused independent power producer (IPP) for distributed renewable energy is looking for an experienced and strategic thinker to lead our technology and data strategy. This role will architect and manage the infrastructure behind the people and processes that make our high-growth company scale.
This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and play a vital role in scaling the Pivot Energy team by creating a nimble and future-ready organization through scalable information technology this role you will own the technology roadmap and data strategy and through internal and external teams drive the organization toward data quality business insights and practical AI use cases.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic results-oriented leader with experience establishing robust data governance programs and aligning diverse technology initiatives with business goals. Candidates with a strong track record of people-centric leadership demonstrable examples of successful change management campaigns and maturing technology systems at high-growth companies will be the most effective.
The role requires a leader focused on coaching and collaboration first and foremost with a commitment to building future-ready organizations. Therefore a successful candidate for the VP Technology & Data role should plan to learn the organization and commit to bringing a perpetual curiosity to the practical applications of big data artificial intelligence and machine learning to Pivot Energy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technology vision strategy & leadership
- Own and execute a long-term technology and data vision that aligns with Pivots mission and fuels operational excellence.
- Lead strategic high-level discussions and decision makings on data system architecture and systems integrations to ensure scalability security and data integrity in line with our corporate strategic plan. for a high-growth environment.
- Direct the strategy and thoughtful integration of AI ML and automation to enhance both internal operations and fleet performance.
- Establish governance frameworks to align software tools and product roadmaps across all departments ensuring a cohesive tech ecosystem.
- Architect the systems and structures necessary to transform internal operational data into actionable business intelligence to improve business outcomes.
- Keep at the forefront of new and emerging technologies that align with Pivots strategy to expand the contribution of technology to business objectives.
- Lead the transition to enterprise-grade systems that support high-volume complex operations.
- Operational Execution and Delivery
- Partner with stakeholders to deliver and lead organizational change management ensuring new technologies are adopted and provide measurable business value.
- Establish clear performance metrics and SLAs for external partners ensuring external spend translates into high-quality technical outcomes.
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the IT organization to quantify the organizations impact on business outcomes.
- Manage the technology budget and resource allocation to ensure technical investments are directly linked to Pivots evolving operational needs and long-term vision.
- Establish and refine delivery frameworks (e.g. Agile DevOps) to improve transparency predictability and speed-to-market for technical projects.
- Governance Security and Risk
- Architect and lead comprehensive security initiatives encompassing data protection and physical security to safeguard company assets and sensitive information across all workspaces.
- Oversee and optimize a secure reliable and scalable technology infrastructure designed to support a dispersed workforce.
- Implement rigorous data and security governance frameworks that balance operational speed with necessary controls and compliance.
- Direct a highly responsive IT support organization focused on delivering seamless technical experiences and rapid issue resolution for both in-office and remote employees.
- Lead the IT organization through audits and future certifications as the company matures.
- Team & Culture Leadership
- Build mentor and scale a high-performing multi-disciplinary organization fostering a culture of ownership inclusion and continuous professional development.
- Drive leadership alignment through a systems-first approach connecting technical and non-technical departments processes and decisions across functions to replace silos with shared ownership.
- Direct a highly responsive IT support organization focused on delivering seamless technical experiences and rapid issue resolution for both in-office and remote employees.
- Guide executive alignment on technology priorities balancing stakeholder expectations and technology priorities to ensure sustainable growth.
- Model a progressive leadership style that balances team autonomy with strategic alignment focusing on high-velocity execution and results-oriented measurement.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- 10 years of progressive technology experience including at least 5 years in executive-level roles (VP or equivalent)
- Proven track record of building and maturing technology functions within companies experiencing rapid non-linear growth
- Success in leading complex enterprise-wide technology transformations and process automation initiatives
- Deep expertise across application management such as Salesforce Sage Intacct Procore Power BI Azure NetSuite etc.
- Experience leading and mentoring distributed teams while fostering a culture of accountability and inclusion
- Demonstrated ability to navigate evolving business environments bringing clarity to ambiguity and advocating for technology priorities at the executive level.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
- Experience with business intelligence (BI) tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI) database management (SQL) or Python or other automation tools.
- Curiosity surrounding large datasets large language models or generative AI applications within the clean energy sector
- Interest in generating strong business relationships inside and outside of Pivot Energy
$190000 - $240000 a year
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The estimated base salary range for this position is $190000 - $240000 along with eligibility for the companys substantial bonus plan with a target bonus of 35% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location level job-related knowledge certifications skills and experience.
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation (prorated in first year)
Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching
Home Office set-up stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
Recruitment Agency Notice:
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.
ABOUT PIVOT
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops finances builds owns and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nations electricity increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denvers Best Places to Work we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment thriving society and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental social and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community our employees customers shareholders and the more in our annual ESG Report.
At Pivot our core values guide our work internally and externally:
Impact We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people communities and the planet
Balance Put family first; work hard/have fun
Determination Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
Professionalism Impress everyone we touch be a team player
Honesty Be truthful and transparent externally and internally
Kindness Create an environment where kindness empathy and vulnerability are embraced
DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
At Pivot we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture rooted in mutual respect that supports a workforce of different generations races gender identities sexual orientations ability statuses religions and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building celebrates each others successes and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.
Pivot invests in company-wide trainings assessments and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices such as employee allyship building cross-cultural communications and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes empowers and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
