SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Interim Executive Director for a on-site opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. The Candidate will provide executive leadership for a large enterprise technology organization during a critical period of organizational transformation, driving operational stability, cultural improvement, and strategic change. The Candidate will evaluate organizational effectiveness, implement sustainable leadership and governance practices, and prepare the department for a successful transition to permanent executive leadership.
Required Qualifications of the Interim Executive Director:
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
- Bachelor's degree and eight (8) or more years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, training, and experience.
- At least three (3) years of executive leadership experience overseeing large, complex technology organizations.
- At least three (3) years of experience leading enterprise organizational transformation and change management initiatives.
- Proven experience driving organizational restructuring and culture improvement efforts.
- Demonstrated success managing managers and professional staff while fostering accountability and high performance.
- Strong background in strategic planning, operational leadership, and organizational performance management.
- Experience managing budgets, allocating resources, and establishing measurable departmental objectives.
- Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to lead organizational change while maintaining continuity of critical business operations.
Preferred Skills/Experience of the Interim Executive Director:
- Experience leading organizational turnaround or stabilization initiatives.
- Experience rebuilding organizational culture during periods of significant change.
- Knowledge of governance frameworks and operational maturity models.
- Enterprise IT strategy and technology leadership experience.
- Familiarity with network infrastructure, enterprise operations, project management, and change management.
- Experience supporting audit, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
- Experience working with executive leadership and senior organizational stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring future leaders and developing succession plans.
Responsibilities of the Interim Executive Director:
- Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for departmental operations and organizational initiatives.
- Lead organizational transformation efforts to improve culture, accountability, operational performance, and service delivery.
- Evaluate organizational structure, staffing, and processes, implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Supervise leadership staff, manage performance, and partner with Human Resources on employee relations and workforce planning.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to align departmental priorities with organizational goals.
- Develop transition documentation, governance practices, and succession plans to support long-term organizational success.
Work Location: Fully onsite in Columbia, South Carolina.
Compensation / Benefits:
Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means a competitive salary + paid OT, PTO, holidays, health, dental, disability, and life coverage, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more
***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***