Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking a full-time Director of IT Applications, Development & Data to joins its team. The Director of IT Applications, Development & Data provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s organizational business applications and data environment by directing application architecture, development, integration, support, security, governance, standards, vendor partnerships, project delivery, and budget planning. This role partners closely with business leaders to align technology solutions with organizational priorities, evolving business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
This is an in-person position in Roseville, Minnesota.
Reporting Structure
The Director of IT Applications, Development & Data reports directly to the Vice President of Information Technology.
The Director ensures supported platforms are reliable, secure, scalable, and customer-focused while advancing data governance, enabling informed decision-making, supporting the workforce and residents, and fostering the growth and development of staff in support of Presbyterian Homes & Services’ mission and operating philosophies.
Responsibilties include, but are not limited to:
Develop, maintain, and evolve the organizational application architecture, solution designs, and technology roadmaps across business applications, integrations, and related tools in alignment with PHS strategic and 2040 goals.
Provide strategic leadership and accountability for the Application Support, IT Business Partner, and Application & Data Engineering functions, including team performance, capability development, and service excellence.
Oversee governance, prioritization, and strategic alignment of the organizational applications portfolio and related data capabilities to support business objectives and organizational priorities.
Own, maintain, and oversee organizational data governance practices, including data quality, stewardship, and appropriate use of organizational information assets.
Own, develop, implement, maintain, and oversee organizational Artificial Intelligence strategy
Architect and oversee supported application, development and data technologies, including availability, reporting, analytics, and integration capabilities, to meet organizational and customer needs.
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Lead the execution of business application development, integration, deployment, upgrade, and enhancement initiatives using Agile methodologies and industry best practices.
Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, documentation, support, and lifecycle management of organizational platforms and related technologies.
Establish, document, maintain, and enforce standards, operating processes, and governance for the selection, implementation, documentation, support, intake, prioritization, escalation, and performance measurement of IT systems.
Manage third-party vendor and support relationships for the maintenance of the existing applications portfolio, including performance, contracts, renewals, and escalations.
Provide project management leadership and governance for application and data initiatives, partnering with the Project Management Office and business leaders on change management and successful delivery.
Partner with business units to develop, recommend, manage, and track annual operating, capital, and multi-year budgets for the acquisition, support, and ongoing sustainment of applications and data platforms.
Monitor changes in business objectives and industry and technology trends, and align application architecture, priorities, risks, and progress to support workforce and resident needs.
Develop short- and long-term technology strategies that promote stewardship of resources and ensure high availability, reliability, continuous improvement, and exceptional service to customers.
Manage the performance management process (recruitment, selection, orientation, supervision, evaluation, and termination) that achieves desired outcomes and encourages individual development. Ensure a performance management process is in place for direct reports. Create and maintain a work environment for employees that is conducive to high productivity and morale. Establish and maintain effective communication systems with employees. Provide ongoing employee educational and development opportunities which meet regulatory requirements and opportunities for growth.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive IT experience
5+ years in management or director-level leadership role.
Proven experience leading organizational applications, ERP, or CRM platform selection and implementation.
Proven experience with SDLC, Data Governance and Integration Platform as a Service solutions
Demonstrated experience managing application support, business partner, and engineering teams.
Strong experience with vendor management, contracts, budget planning, and executive communication.
Ability to translate organizational strategy into executable technology roadmaps.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
Life insurance (AD&D)
Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
Vision insurance
Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
Accident & hospitalization coverage
Education assistance programs
All employees:
Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
Same-day pay
Employee assistance program (EAP)
College partnership educational discounts
Access to Learn to Live Resources
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St.
Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults.
Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage ® home and community services.
PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults.
Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve.
Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
About Presbyterian Homes & Services
Assisted Living & Senior Housing7100 employeesFounded 1946
Faith-based non-profit providing senior living and healthcare services.
