United States onlyNatcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.
Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America’s leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.
These efforts to advance semiconductor technology and seed new industries built on the capabilities of a wide range of advanced chips hold the potential to benefit the country and the world for generations to come.
Director of IT, Enterprise Applications
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing management of Natcast's mission-critical enterprise applications and systems, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise applications to ensure they align with business objectives, comply with regulatory requirements, and deliver maximum value to the organization.
Every day, you will collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize application requirements, establish and maintain enterprise application roadmaps, and oversee the implementation, integration, and deployment of enterprise applications, ensuring adherence to IT industry best practices, standards, and methodologies.
To thrive in this role, you must have proven leadership experience in managing enterprise applications, large-scale complex IT projects, extensive knowledge of enterprise application architectures, integration frameworks, and software development methodologies. You are an excellent communicator, have extensive experience of collaborating with business leaders, and managing stakeholders.
Natcast is a purpose-built, non-profit entity established by the CHIPS Act to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium. As a key component of the CHIPS and Science Act, Natcast is dedicated to advancing semiconductor R&D in the United States, convening government, industry, and academia to address the most challenging barriers to technological progress in the domestic semiconductor industry. This reflects a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the U.S. to drive innovation, set standards, and re-establish global leadership in semiconductor design and manufacturing.
The Director of IT, Enterprise Applications plays a critical role in ensuring that Natcast's enterprise applications and systems effectively support the organization's mission and objectives. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of a mission-driven organization at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise application strategy, overseeing the full lifecycle of applications from requirements gathering to deployment, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to best practices.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement enterprise applications and upgrades, leveraging deep understanding of technology ecosystems, integration capabilities, and industry standards to make agnostic decisions that optimize performance and cost-effectiveness.
Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration of enterprise applications, including Microsoft Office suite, by optimizing APIs, webhooks, and data flows to create a cohesive and efficient technology landscape.
Establish robust governance processes, disaster recovery plans, and performance monitoring systems to maintain the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications and the broader Natcast IT environment.
Provide strategic IT leadership to the organization, managing resources, fostering innovation, and promoting knowledge-sharing while collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to drive organizational success.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Proven leadership experience in managing enterprise application teams and large-scale, complex IT projects
Extensive knowledge of enterprise application architectures, integration frameworks, and software development methodologies
Strong understanding of best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements related to information technology
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Solid project management, risk management, and change management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement
Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in enterprise applications and software development
Natcast is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any protected attribute. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please let us know.
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