About Us

Shorelight is reinventing the international education experience for students worldwide. Based in Boston, the company works directly with top-ranked, nonprofit American universities to build innovative programs and high-touch, technology-driven services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens.

 Job Overview

The Vice President of Technology Strategy will be instrumental in driving change and implementing technology strategy in the focus areas of architecture, innovation, process improvement, automation, SAAS and data platforms. In partnership with the Product, Architecture, Engineering, Technical Operations, and Business Functional areas, the Vice President of Technology Strategy will build and help deliver on the enterprise’s technology transformation agenda. Key objectives for the role include transformation thought leadership, cross-functional program management, process improvements, and the development and execution of major components of the technology strategy.

 This position will report to the Chief Technology Officer.

 Essential Functions

Engineering Architecture

• Define and maintain an architectural roadmap; with a specific focus on automation, process improvement and cost reductions
• Ensure alignment between the architectural/technical strategy and the business goals
• Champion architectural best practices and educate leadership and team about same

Software Development Process Re-engineering

• Lead projects and initiatives in support of Agile processes, best practices and integrations
• Quickly develop an in-depth understanding of the business and focus on enhancing our ability to capitalize on the highest value projects and strategies
• Provide leadership for cross-functional lean process improvements

Performance Management

• Provide leadership, oversight and guidance to the prioritization process ensuring ideas are evaluated and advanced appropriately while ensuring an engaging culture of innovation exists within the organization
• Provide leadership for cross-functional lean process improvements
• Recommend, develop and implement technology strategies to ensure that technology efforts are integrated seamlessly into business plans
• Synthesize the technology needs across all business units to define an architectural roadmap; with a specific focus on automation, process improvement, cost reductions (e.g. Salesforce licenses)

Talent Management

• Provide leadership, oversight and guidance to the Technology Organization team members
• Responsible for actively helping to shape and manage overall employee engagement, morale and alignment to corporate values
• Be an integral member of the Technology leadership team

 Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Technology
• 10+ years of related experience in complex technology initiatives with a focus on cross-functional leadership, technology strategy development and software architecture design
• Exceptional communication skills both oral and written including executive level
• Ability to lead effectively through change and eliminate barriers to change
• Experience leading technology/business transformation initiatives
• Experience working with remote team across geographies and time zones
• Eligibility to work in and travel freely to and from the United States without sponsorship

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page to submit an application with a resume and cover letter.

 Background Check Required–Education, Criminal, Identity

 Shorelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.