Technology Operations Director

Position Title: Technology Operations Director
Primary Location: Chicago, IL (On-site 5 days per week)
Position Type: Full-Time

OVERVIEW

TalentFish is casting a line for a Technology Operations Director to lead the operational backbone of a fast-growing wealth management technology organization. This role goes well beyond traditional project management — you'll run the tech team's operating rhythm, manage IT finance and vendor relationships, drive cybersecurity and compliance readiness, and ensure every partner firm has a best-in-class technology experience. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, operations, and execution, this is your seat.

Our client is scaling rapidly through acquisition, building the technology platform that powers a growing portfolio of RIA firms. Each acquisition brings new systems, teams, and expectations, and this role ensures the tech organization runs with discipline and clarity so the company can scale without losing speed, quality, or trust.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• 10–15 years in technology operations, IT strategy, or program management roles

• Experience managing IT budgets, cost allocations, or vendor financials

• Track record of managing MSP or vendor relationships

• Familiarity with cybersecurity programs, compliance technology, or IT governance

• Strong project management skills — comfortable owning Rocks, milestones, and cross-functional delivery

• Experience in RIAs, roll-ups or aggregators, wealth management, or multi-site environments

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Help shape technology departmental strategy and identify and drive priority strategic initiatives

• Run the technology team's operating cadence — meetings, reporting, planning cycles, and quarterly Rocks

• Lead project management and oversight of quarterly Rocks and IT strategic initiatives

• Own Technology's key reporting and stakeholder management activities

• Manage IT finance, including budgeting, forecasting, and partner firm IT cost allocations

• Oversee the MSP relationship — performance, escalations, and continuous improvement

• Support management and operations of the cybersecurity program

• Lead new partner firm onboarding to MSP, compliance technology, and core IT services

• Own the RIA technology experience and Net Promoter Score — track, measure, and improve how partner firms experience the technology

• Coordinate across product, engineering, and vendor partners to keep initiatives aligned and moving

• Own work management and project delivery tooling — evaluate, implement, and optimize the tools the team runs on

• Manage inventory of PC hardware and peripherals

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is 150000-180000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.
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