What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Technology position at Elevate?
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT :
Elevate is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago. We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy reach those who need them most. We're pursuing our mission of a just and equitable world where everyone has affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities. We are growing nationally – expanding the reach of our programs, services, and research in collaboration with partner organizations.
OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE :
At Elevate, our organization's greatest asset is the people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We want our team to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation. We seek dynamic, hardworking individuals inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff well-being and career development opportunities, there's no better place to grow your career than Elevate.
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VP, Technology
The Vice President of Technology (VPT) will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the technology strategy of our organization. This executive role is instrumental in shaping and executing a technology strategy that aligns with Elevate's mission and strategic objectives. The VPT will serve as the chair of Elevate's Office of the CTO (OCTO) and as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The VPT ensures technology delivers measurable value, fosters innovation, and supports operational excellence while championing a collaborative and inclusive organizational culture.
The Vice President, Technology, reports to the Chief Operations Officer. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois, and is currently hybrid.
Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate a compelling and measurable technology vision, objectives and impact metrics aligned with Elevate’s mission to reduce costs, protect people, and promote environmental stewardship, while ensuring buy-in from ELT and OCTO members.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the ELT, linking technology decisions to business goals and growth opportunities.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, assessing their potential to amplify Elevate’s mission and competitive edge.
- Mentor and develop OCTO members and build a high-performing technology leadership team.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across technology teams.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the technology function.
- Promote alignment with Elevate’s core values and mission in all team interactions and decisions.
- Oversee IT operations, cybersecurity, platform and program services, and data management to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with Elevate's goals.
- Drive continuous improvement and value generation from existing technology, enhancing the organization’s competitive advantage, and recommending adoption or decommissioning as appropriate.
- Ensure technology resources are allocated effectively to support both short- and long-term priorities.
- Act as a change agent, driving organization-wide adoption of technology initiatives that align with Elevate’s mission.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to break down silos and encourage shared goals and accountability.
- Build relationships with internal leaders and external networks, including vendors, universities, start-ups, and non-profits.
- Translate complex technical concepts into accessible, plain language for non-technical stakeholders.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and with high quality.
- Manage the technology budget, maximizing return on investment and aligning with Elevate’s financial goals.
Qualifications and Skills
Compensation
The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt people manager position with a salary range of $140,000 - $160,000, based on experience.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ADA Accommodation
Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
