Senior Manager, Technology - Data & AI Programs

With minimal direction, provide management for areas of responsibility, setting the direction for operations and change-the-business across technical functional areas or lines of business. Is responsible for knowledge of disparate technology for strategic use throughout the enterprise, possibly including one or more of the following functions: software engineering, platform system development, information security, enterprise architecture, infrastructure (including data center, network, and telephony) and/or Program/Project Management. Provide a platform for continuous improvement and transformation to better meet GTS and business needs.

Provide direction to the team as required

Inform others of high-level technical impediments spanning across technology areas, businesses, or technology crises; provide updates, and progress in relationship to timelines or SLAs, partnering and building a relationship with key stakeholders for planning and execution

Consistently meet deliverables' target date or within expected timeframe

Provide technology functional planning in support of GTS and company direction and overlaying strategies for technical infrastructure, architecture, application systems, and/or related business processes within technical functional area, and ensure proper functioning, and cohesive implementation

Direct technical daily, quarterly and annual planning for group

Engage team and peers in opportunity identification to further enhance/deliver technology

Drive and adopt functional change within technology group and adjacent areas through smaller incremental and step changes

Engage in reactive and proactive issue identification, problem-solving, and action extending beyond the team

Active participant in determining or developing best practices for technology functional areas, and technology within the overarching function, possibly including but not limited to: software engineering, platform system development, information security, enterprise architecture, and/or infrastructure (including data center, network, and telephony)

Identify operational and strategic risks; mitigate identified risks

Remain current on new technology and methods to ensure state-of-the-art and cost-effective solutions to business processes

Coordinate training to ensure all departmental staff have appropriate skill sets and receive appropriate information/instruction

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience; Minimum of 1 additional year of experience related to functional area

Minimum of 3 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing performance of direct reports

In-depth knowledge for primary technology area

Strong demonstrated people skills and technical visionary skills

Prefer experience managing multiple technology functions

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable lighting and temperature is adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of enterprise Data & AI ecosystems, including data governance frameworks and responsible AI principles
• Ability to engage credibly with technical leaders while translating complex data and AI concepts into clear, executive-level insights
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen, with experience aligning data and AI initiatives to organizational strategy
• Proven ability to manage program budgets, ensuring investments are effectively prioritized and deliver measurable business value
• Experience evaluating and managing portfolio-level initiatives, with a focus on resource allocation, prioritization, and execution against business objectives

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Salary Ranges: $107,100.00 - $174,300.00

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