Vice President of Information Technology

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a dynamic and experienced technical leader to join our team as the Vice President of Information Technology. This leadership role is vital in overseeing and shaping the technology strategy and infrastructure across the organization.

As the Vice President of Information Technology, you will be responsible for implementing, supporting, and managing all technology systems and infrastructure, ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of all technology platforms. Reporting directly to the President, you will play a key role in the development and execution of technology solutions that align with the organization's goals and drive innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence. If you are an experienced IT leader with a passion for technology strategy and innovation, apply today to make an impact in our growing, dynamic organization.

What you'll get:

• Rewarding experience managing teams of committed developers and security teams.
• Retirement savings program with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability benefits, PTO and competitive salary.

What you'll do:

• Manage a large software development effort.
• Lead the innovation of the guest and employee experience utilizing the most appropriate technology platforms & drive the strategy to position SDS’s technology platforms to scale for expansion.
• Guide IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for cost-effective investment of financial resources in systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management.
• Assess and communicate risks associated with IT systems and make recommendations to mitigate risk appropriately.
• Facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new and existing technology implementations and maintenance.
• Own the review of hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale and reduce organizational risk.
• Help drive the adoption of new industry applications through training, consensus building, and ongoing support.
• Define and communicate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems.
• Ensure delivery of IT services to end users, monitoring IT systems performance, and continuous improvement.
• Implement Food service technology systems to help drive top line revenue, and control costs.
• Help ensure IT systems and operations adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including PCI.
• Strategically grow the team as expansion warrants. Recruit, hire, train, and counsel staff Manage strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including vendors, partner organizations and other business units.
• Help develop and improve the IT team’s project management, policies, functions, processes, procedures, and responsibilities through leading by example, consultancy, training and intervention.
• Develop, track, and control SDS’s annual information technology operating and capital budgets as needed.

What you'll need:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology is preferred.
• 15 years of progressive experience and demonstrated growth in Information Technology roles, including 7 years of current leadership experience managing and administering a major IT operation; the restaurant industry is preferred.
• Experience in both large, well-run companies and smaller, high-growth entrepreneurial companies is desired. Restaurant or hospitality industry experience is a plus.
• Strong track record of evaluating, analyzing, designing, implementing, leading, and monitoring effective and efficient IT processes to proactively improve performance while ensuring maximum cost/benefit of IT spending.
• Experience with point of sale (POS), e-commerce, and digital marketing platforms.
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership in the development and implementation of contemporary enterprise technology architectures, utilizing Agile Methods, best practices, and current innovations across technology solutions and platforms.
• Subject matter expert in cloud-based, asset-light solutions (SaaS), including managed services model.
• Experience managing IT operating and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated people management skills.
• Knowledge of software and hardware procurement processes.

About SAGE

Working for SAGE means being part of a community. You’d work alongside creative, enthusiastic Team Members who share your passion for culinary excellence. You’d also make a difference in an academic community and bring excitement to the dining hall with made-from-scratch, Chef-inspired recipes that delight students, faculty, staff, and parents.

SAGE embraces the uniqueness of everyone in our family: Team Members, suppliers, guests, and client communities. Our diversity fuels our innovation, which drives our growth. Every voice matters.

Guided by our founding principles of respect and partnership, we offer fulfilling careers for Team Members, market access for small local suppliers, and a joyful celebration of inclusiveness and multiculturalism through the fresh, authentic, and yummy foods we serve.

Positions at SAGE provide competitive wages and benefits, with hours that offer a better work-life balance than those at a restaurant. We create careers, not just jobs, with significant opportunity for growth and promotion. Team Members learn SAGE Standards and enhance their skill set through extensive training in food safety, allergen awareness, and preventing eating disorders.

SAGE has enjoyed steady, organic growth for the past 30 years, and we now serve independent schools and private colleges across North America. We continue to grow and raise the bar in food service for the educational market to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Come, rise with us!

Successful final candidates for the position may be required to fulfill location-specific health and safety requirements.

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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