Director, IT, Global Network

Educational Testing Service Director, IT, Global Network Princeton, New Jersey Apply Now

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based on rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research, and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted measures includes TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, and Praxis . Along with research, development, and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement, our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

This specific Director, IT role is a pivotal leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for delivery of network-related activities and operations for ETS and its subsidiaries worldwide. This position involves making critical decisions on future strategies, setting milestones, and ensuring the alignment of network initiatives with the overall ETS technology roadmap. The Director will build and maintain key relationships with various Technology departments, external vendors, and partners, ensuring seamless collaboration and process refinement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide strategic direction for network upgrades, projects, and all operational activities.
2. Define planning “roadmap” for network initiatives and ensure staff are aligned to it.
3. Make decisions on future strategies and set milestones, high-level dates, etc.
4. Build and maintain key relationships with other areas of technology (Change Management, Information Security, Vendor Management, etc.) by collaborating on projects and refining processes.
5. Deliver supervisory and managerial duties for staff direct reports: one-on-one meetings, setting objectives, training, development plans, etc.
6. Develop and manage effective working relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and partners.
7. Negotiate financial transactions and purchases (hardware, software, licensing, support, professional services) with third parties.
8. Provide leadership when escalation is required, support and guide staff through blockers and issues.
9. Responsible for financial and fiscal management of the department working closely with finance, resource managers, and technology leadership.
10. Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience is required.

RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in technology management in a midsize to large scale organization.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in Network Technology trends, analysis, and development.
• Demonstrated experience in Technology planning and development, project management, and policy development.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to build and maintain a high-performing team.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ETS is mission-driven and action-oriented. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve.