Director, IT and Cybersecurity

Recruiter
Per Scholas
Location
New York
Salary
Competitive
Posted
01 Oct 2024
Closes
29 Oct 2024
Job Type
Cyber Security
Employer Sector
Technology, IT & Telecoms
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

DEPARTMENT: National Program

POSITION TITLE: Director, SME IT and Cybersecurity

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Strategy and Product Design

DURATION: Full Time

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team–oriented individual to serve as the Director of Technology and Infrastructure. The Director will be responsible for meeting with clients/funders and other stakeholders, converting technology and infrastructure business requirements into learning objectives.

  • 5+ years of hands–on outside sales experience within the IT services industry (IT, Networking, Security, Cloud)
  • 10+ years of experience in IT (IT, Networking, Security, Cloud)
  • Cloud experience strongly preferred; Salesforce preferred
  • Solid business development and customer service experience needed
  • Proven track record of enterprise sales experience is preferred
  • Strong negotiating, planning, and consultative sales skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with prospective and existing customers
  • Detail–oriented with good time management skills to succeed in a fast–paced environment

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Make telephone calls, virtual meetings, or in–person meetings with prospective clients
  • Conduct planning and research using a variety of databases, internet, and industry tools, demonstrating understanding of client stakeholders' requirements
  • Provide technical presentations and demonstrations detailing how Per Scholas solutions will solve client challenges
  • Design slide decks for clients/funders highlighting design choices made by the client
  • Assist sales activities that require advanced technical product knowledge
  • Update sales and client databases with current information and deliverables
  • Provide end–to–end solutions and design details for the client and stakeholders
  • Assume primary responsibility for the analysis and design phase of new curricula (about 70% of time will be spent here)
  • Collaborate with the Product Development and Product Engineer teams on the development of content and resources
  • Collaborate with the technology team to identify available vs. desired technologies and associated costs
  • Research, analyze, and apply tested and innovative trends in technologies and best practices
  • Coordinate or perform administrative functions necessary to deliver and document learning and development programs
  • Capture continuous feedback from teams on content performance in the classroom
  • Stay informed on the latest industry developments by attending team meetings and training workshops
  • Simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications–

  • A bachelor's degree in IT and related fields of study
  • A background in Technology can be demonstrated with the following:
    • A degree in computer science or similar field
    • Some college courses in computer science or similar field
    • IT Bootcamp Experience
    • Industry–recognized certifications
  • Skilled in performing discovery with clients and holding conversations at the c–level
  • Knowledge of Rapid Instructional Design principles and application
  • Knowledge of copyright and its relationship to design
  • Obsessive attention to detail and eye for consistency and accuracy
  • Experience utilizing the ADDIE, SAM model to develop content
  • Knowledge of adult learning theory and its application to instructional design
  • Experience with design tools: Google Suite (slides, sheets, docs), PowerPoint
  • Tech–savvy and comfortable working in a remote environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills – Experience working with diverse individuals and groups
  • Process–oriented and highly organized with excellent problem–solving skills
  • Team–oriented, highly responsive communicator, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Interest in being part of a culture of continuous improvement

Personal Characteristics

  • Has incredibly strong communication skills and enjoys working with entrepreneurial avatars as primary SMEs
  • Experience effectively partnering with other SMEs when necessary
  • Strong leadership skills and comfortable working with executives
  • Highly collaborative and thrives in a team–based environment with rapid feedback
  • Can operate independently and make decisions confidently

For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range between $80,000/year and $85,000/year, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography and alignment with qualifications and experience.