Head of IT Technology and Applications

Your impact

Head of IT Technology and Applications is a strategic executive role responsible for leading the development of technology roadmaps and optimization of the enterprise application portfolio, while also helping to drive the organizations AI strategy and roadmap. This role serves as a critical bridge between business units, product owners, and IT—ensuring that technology platforms and applications are aligned with business goals, future-ready, and infused with AI capabilities where appropriate. This role will champion innovation, minimize duplication across systems, and guide the enterprise toward intelligent, scalable, and secure technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Roadmap Development: lead the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technology roadmaps that align with the organizations strategic goals, ensuring scalability, security, and innovation. 
• Enterprise Application Portfolio Optimization: oversee the evaluation, rationalization, and optimization of the enterprise application portfolio to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve system interoperability. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership, business units, and IT teams to understand needs, align strategies, and ensure successful implementation of technology and AI initiatives. 
• Innovation Leadership:  Stay on top of emerging technologies and trends, recommending innovative solutions to maintain competitive advantage. 
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure technology and AI strategies adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies. 
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Heres what youll need

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Masters or PhD preferred. 
• 12+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, including application development and AI strategy. 
• Proven track record in developing technology roadmaps and aligning IT with business strategy. 
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, application lifecycle management, and agile methodologies. 
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.

Information :

• Company : Jacobs Technology
• Position : Head of IT Technology and Applications
• Location : Dallas, TX
• Country : US