Chicago, IL
Senior Director of Technology - Public Sector
Overview:
Our premier client is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Director of Technology to join their Public Sector team. The Senior Director will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer for Public Sector and will be responsible for supporting both Federal and State, Local, and Education clients. In this critical role, the Senior Director will work closely with senior members of the organization’s clients to advise on technology trends and help craft IT solutions to address their business challenges. Furthermore, this individual will be instrumental in training and enabling the organizations Sales Executives and Client Executives on our comprehensive offering portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with senior client stakeholders to provide strategic technology advice and consultation
Develop innovative IT solutions tailored to clients' unique business challenges
Support Sales Executives and Client Executives by providing training and enablement on organizational offerings portfolio
Comfortably present to senior executives in 1:1 meetings and engage with large audiences on technical capabilities and trends at industry events.
Author thought leadership articles for trade publications, showcasing the organizations expertise and industry insights
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings to inform and refine the organizations strategy
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the technology industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Proven experience working with Public Sector clients, including Federal and State, Local, and Education agencies
Strong knowledge of technology trends, emerging technologies, and their applications in the Public Sector
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to write thought leadership articles for trade publications
Experience in training, mentoring, or coaching Sales and Client Executives on technology offerings and solutions
Comfortable presenting to senior executives and large audiences
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
Must live close to a major airport and have the ability to travel up to 50%
Prefer someone based in the Midwest
Our client is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services.
TO APPLY - Please forward resume to Roxxanne Miller at rmiller@pailingroup.com
