TITLE: Director of IT Innovation and Enablement
POSITION TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Frisco, TX (Onsite)
ABOUT
WorldLink:
WorldLink
is a rapidly growing information technology company at
the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom
software development to cloud hosting, from big data
to cognitive computing, we help companies harness
and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital
technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to
dream and do. These are just a few words that describe
what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of
experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and
learning.
We take
pride in our employees and their future with continued
growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a
competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by
humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and
we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't
hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I
can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about
what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid
and strict work environments and would like to work in a
non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may
be the place for you.
WHO
we’re looking for:
We are looking for a Director of IT Innovation and Enablement who is responsible for improving how the organization uses technology to increase productivity, collaboration, automation, and business efficiency. This role serves as the bridge between business departments and IT, ensuring employees fully leverage Microsoft technologies and other business applications while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This role ensures that technology resources align with business objectives while delivering secure, reliable, and scalable support to an evolving organization of approximately 250–350 employees.
The ideal candidate combines technical knowledge, business process analysis, change management, and leadership skills to drive technology adoption across the organization.
Role
and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the company’s technology enablement strategy.
- Align technology investments with business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to create, implement and improve workflows through automation and digital tools.
- Lead adoption of Microsoft 365 solutions and maximize return of licensing investments including:
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint
- OneDrive
- Power Automate
- Power Apps
- Microsoft Copilot
- Microsoft Forms
- Planner
- Lists
- Power BI
- Own user adoption and training
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, security, and business outcomes by reducing manual work.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives.
- Manage project timelines and budgets.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Measure project success through business outcomes.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify technology opportunities and risks.
- Develop and execute the company's IT strategy, roadmap, and governance framework.
- Lead technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
- Improve business processes through automation and technology optimization.
- Ensure data integrity, availability, and effective system integrations.
- Ensure data integrity, availability, and effective system integrations.
- Monitor technology expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure appropriate licensing and asset management practices.
Required Experience and Education:
- 5+ years of technology leadership or business systems experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 (certifications are a plus).
- Experience with Power Platform.
- Experience improving business processes.
- Project management experience.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practice.
- Experience leading organizational technology adoption.
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
- Self-motivated
individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or
independent environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong
organization skills.
- Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment.
- Limited supervision
and the exercise of discretion.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong executive presence
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Budget and financial management
- Change leadership
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Team development and coaching
- Project and program management
- Stakeholder relationship management
Physical Demands:
The
physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by contract employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While
performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is
occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit,
sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or
controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders
and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include
ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the
eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display
terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged
periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing
high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and
moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs
work under time schedules and stress which are normally
periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines,
intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project
management deadlines. May require working additional time
beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT
we’ll bring:
During
your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the
details of our industry-competitive benefits and career
development opportunities. A few highlights
include:
- Medical
Plans
- Dental
Plans
- Vision Plan
- Life &
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short-Term
Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity
Theft Protection
- 401(k)
WHAT
you should know:
Our
success begins and ends with our people. We embrace
diverse perspectives and value unique human
experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment
at WorldLink is decided on the basis of
qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor
to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by
highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink
considers applicants for all positions without regard to
race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and
gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation,
citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity,
physical or mental disability or any other characteristic
protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need
assistance with any part of the application process should
contact us.
This
job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities
and duties of the role but is not designed to be a
comprehensive list of all.
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