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VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Tulsa Housing Authority · Tulsa, OK · 6 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

SUMMARY

Join Tulsa Housing Authority and help create a better Tulsa by transforming lives and communities! Joining our mission at Tulsa Housing means that you can make an impact right here in the Tulsa community, helping those who are most vulnerable to secure and maintain safe, decent housing. Leave your job at the end of the day knowing that you made a difference in the lives of those in need and that you are fighting against the chains of poverty that hold down so many families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Technology Infrastructure & Systems Oversight

  • Maintain a network (on-premises and cloud-based) that is responsive to the requirements of the Tulsa Housing Authority (THA) and the technical support to reconfigure, re-engineer, maintain and operate the system as required.

  • Provide technical support to other THA organizations in the processing of data, project management, strategic initiatives and report generation as required.

  • Cybersecurity & Risk Management

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity program including policies, procedures, and incident response protocols.

  • Monitor and mitigate cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.

  • Ensure compliance with HUD, federal, state, and local data security and privacy requirements.

  • Lead agency-wide cybersecurity training and awareness programs for all staff.

  • Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Oversight & Governance

  • Establish policies and governance frameworks for the responsible use of AI across the agency.

  • Evaluate, approve, and monitor AI tools and systems to ensure alignment with THA goals and regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies, including data privacy and risk management.

  • Lead staff training initiatives on appropriate and effective use of AI tools.

  • Financial & Vendor Management

  • Aid in developing, reviewing, managing the IT budget and capital technology investments.

  • Evaluate and recommend technology investments to improve efficiency and service delivery.

  • Manage vendor relationships including software providers, consultants, and telecommunications vendors.

  • Ensure contracts, services, and systems deliver value and meet performance expectations.

  • Operations & Strategy

  • Collaborate with departments to ensure technology supports operational needs and strategic initiatives.

  • Lead implementation and optimization of enterprise systems (e.g., property management, financial systems, resident platforms).

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes through technology and automation.

  • Align IT and AI strategies with THA’s broader strategic initiatives and development pipeline.

  • Communication & Reporting

  • Provide regular updates to executive leadership on system performance, cybersecurity, and technology initiatives.

  • Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of IT systems and processes.

  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical staff and stakeholders.

  • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Directly supervises three employees in the IT Department.

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

  • Interviews, hires, trains, appraises performance, rewards, and disciplines employees.

  • Addresses complaints and resolves problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of a Bachelor level degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive IT experience, ideally including multi-site environments; proven track record leading IT operations (help desk, systems, networks).

  • Experience with enterprise productivity platforms (Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).

BENEFITS

Includes 401(k) w/ 11% company contribution, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term disability, paid vacation, sick and holidays, and more.

Snapshot Of THA’s Benefits

  • Principal 401(k) retirement plan with 11% THA contribution; employee also may contribute.

  • Health plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma) available the beginning of the month after start date.

  • Life insurance - 1.5x annual salary is paid for by THA.

  • Twelve (12) paid holidays.

  • Company paid time off December 24th – January 1st.

  • Additional leave accrual (12 days a year) additional with tenure.

  • Sick leave accrual (12 days a year) additional with tenure.

  • Additional Benefits Available For Employees:

  • Dental available the beginning of the month after start date.

  • Vision available the beginning of the month after start date.

  • Flexible Spending Account available (Individual and/or Dependent Care).

  • CareATC for primary care appointments at no cost to an employee (and other family members).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE

THA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. THA's Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all employment and personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary actions.

E-VERIFY REQUIRED

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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