JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager of Technology & Development is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision in all areas of technology. They will oversee all USADA technology infrastructure, hardware, business applications development, security (software & physical), as well as seeking and developing new innovative technology opportunities. They will supervise and direct the Technology& Development staff and manage external vendors to carry out the operational and strategic goals of their department, including: managing a complex environment of internally developed applications, managing organizational technology projects, network architecture and hardware/software support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General

Responsible for working with leadership to ensure that software development, IT infrastructure and internal/external resources support strategic priorities and organizational initiatives

Prepare annual and multi-year business plans for software and hardware: revise and adjust plans as business needs change/evolve, and ensure plan is communicated to all management employees with regularity

Create and maintain strategic relationships within the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), International Federations (IFs), National Anti-Doping Agencies (NADOs), and participate in international collaborative efforts as necessary

Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversee the daily operation of the Technology & Development team, including employee development and performance

Ensure quality products and services are delivered to USADA staff and stakeholders

Drive strategy and seek opportunities to continually position USADA as a global leader

Ensure USADA staff is equipped with the latest technology

Develop, refine, enforce and foster continuous improvement of Technology & Development department processes and procedures

Stay informed of new and innovate technologies, as well as technical and economic changes affecting the technology marketplace through research, training, collaboration, conferences, etc.

Responsible for planning, tracking, and maintaining budget for Technology & Development department, as well as relevant vendor contracts and service level agreements.

Other duties as assigned

Systems Development

Manage the overall development, maintenance, documentation and updates for USADA developed business applications and databases

Manage the ecosystem and architecture of USADA business applications and their integration

Serve as the critical resource and subject matter expert in the discovery, evaluation and selection of innovative technologies

Manage and coordinate internal and external resources related to technology development, maintenance and updates

Information Technology

Manage the operation and security of all USADA technology resources and assets

Responsible for identifying organizational technology requirements: hardware & software

Manage the overall security, including network, software, hardware and physical

Develop, maintain and deploy all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, standards, purchasing, service, security, disaster recovery and other risk mitigation strategies

Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field

10+ years of relevant experience

5+ years of management/supervisory experience

Experience with mobile application development, modern databases and APIs

Experience with multiple development languages, such as: Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby/Rails, PHP, SQL, iOS Swift, HTML/CSS, C#, C++, Go

Experience with .NET technologies

Experience with cloud-based infrastructure design, deployment & use

ITIL Foundation Certification, or able to obtain within 90 days from hire date

Able to analyze complex problems, situations and develop a range of solutions

Must be decisive, results driven, action-oriented individual with experience influencing others

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to effectively recognize and adapt to change

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Independent, highly organized and detail-oriented

Ability to work flexible hours as needed

Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in relevant field

DIRECT SUPERVISOR OF:

IT Manager

Technology Projects Specialist

Database Specialist

Development Team

TRAVEL

International and domestic travel up to 10% may be essential