Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in IT leadership, with a focus on managing IT projects, technical support, and/or system enhancements.
Proven track record of making strategic prioritization decisions that drive business value
Experience implementing generative AI technologies in development workflows.
Familiarity with at least one area of Data Management , including but not limited to, data intensive applications, data development lifecycles, data analytics, business intelligence, data governance, and/or data-driven decision making.
Ability to translate business needs into technical priorities and vice versa.
Ability to view the enterprise data ecosystem holistically and identify systemic issues that affect multiple teams or business areas.
Familiarity with modern planning and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Enterprise One, Monday, Jira, Azure DevOps) and IT project/portfolio management best practices.
Familiarity with change management frameworks to support adoption of new processes, tools, or prioritization frameworks across data teams.
Proficiency in leveraging generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar to enhance IT workflows.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and guide teams in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with IT portfolio planning, tracking, and senior level report outs.
Ability to set clear expectations and communicate priorities firmly yet diplomatically to stakeholders.
Experience in negotiating and influencing senior leaders on data priorities and trade-offs.
Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to mediate between diverse stakeholders and align differing viewpoints.