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VP - Head of Technology Architecture & Solutions

VP - Head of Technology Architecture & Solutions

1872 Consulting

Chicago, IL

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Posted 6 days ago

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VP, Head of Technology Architecture & Solutions
Real Estate Industry
Summary
The VP, Head of Technology Architecture & Solutions will influence various business units and clients spanning different use cases and areas of focus within the real estate sector.  This role will partner with business leaders in each of these areas to identify common technology gaps, and areas of opportunity to develop new technology that can support multiple business units/clients. This role will need to be able to understand the overarching architecture for the business units/clients, and then create a common architecture to optimize and deliver new technology across business units/clients. Areas of technology could include ERP, Application Development, Data Services (Data Engineering/BI/Machine Learning) and Cloud Infrastructure. This role will create a roadmap for these new technology initiatives, and oversee the execution of technical delivery. This person will need to be able to influence various business units/clients to ensure streamlined implementation of new technology services.  
What you'll be doing
  • Lead the technology operational and strategic planning for our industrial asset class, which includes fostering innovations, managing and executing projects, prioritizing initiatives and conceptualizing new technology products and solutions
  • Comprehend business problems, processes and insights to translate into actionable items that will develop a technology roadmap and design, iterating on those designs based on portfolio company feedback, user research, technology constraints and market dynamics
  • Building a deep understanding of portfolio company needs, market opportunities and competition through research and design exploration
  • Partner with the Head of PMO to ensure technology cost transparency and management 
  • Manage third party consultants in their delivery of services and negotiate resource allocation
  • Stay abreast of technology advances and changes in the real estate market to provide the business with further ability to differentiate and improve capabilities
  • Design products and solutions, managing and executing projects, and oversee third party management (managing third party consulting orgs that will delivery projects), and oversight of a business analyst and technologist
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business customers. Developing a strong working knowledge of the company's business and drive the business relationship with key internal partners
  • Manage one or more direct reports supporting execution of projects and portfolio company relationship management

Skills we're seeking
  • 10+ years of total experience in IT
  • 4+ years of experience in an IT Leadership position
  • Current or previous technical experience, and the ability to architect technology solutions across IT disciplines (ERP, software development, data services, cloud infrastructure)
Big bonus if you…
  • Have worked in the real estate industry, or worked on real estate focused products
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About 1872 Consulting

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1872 Consulting, based in Chicago, IL, USA, operates within the IT consulting industry. Armed with a diverse team of experts, the company offers specialized IT consulting services, focusing on modernizing business technologies and driving innovative business strategies. Established in 1872, the company has a rich history marked by its commitment to bridging the gap between businesses and technology. Its mission is to empower organizations to surpass their business goals by providing state-of-the-art IT solutions and service. The company prides itself on its core values of integrity, excellence, and innovation, instilling these principles in every project they undertake.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2014

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