VP Technology Business Management - Remote, OR, United States

Company Description

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours.

We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.

We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

Job Description

As the VP- Technology Business Management, you will be key contributor in the Group Infrastructure leadership team and be a critical part of driving efficiencies across all infrastructure teams. You will be responsible for leading the implementation of best practice agile methodologies, standards, and cost optimization across the product suite. You will act as a thought partner to the Infrastructure leadership team. You will also play a key role in defining and successfully implementing the Group’s location and Technology hub/workforce strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction for the infrastructure practice which aligns with vertical needs, business growth and overall Technology strategy.
• Facilitate the execution a functional model previously defined by Infrastructure leadership
• Develop cross functional partnerships, with the view to deliver automated, scalable services to the verticals.
• Engage with cross-functional teams in design, development, and implementation of infrastructure standards to support productivity and efficiencies in delivery.
• Lead the vision, design and deployment of data services and related processes.
• Establishes KPI, SLA’s and metrics to monitor and support key initiatives and investments.
• Lead vendor relationships to maintain day to day operations and strategic goals and manage Capex, and Opex spend.
• Develops opportunities for cross-team effectiveness and remove organizational barriers for strong teamwork, collaboration, and excellent service delivery.
• Foster collaboration and increase knowledge transfer through the establishment and leadership of internal Communities of Practice.
• Build a culture of Continuous Improvement and Continuous Development across all product groups.
• Pursue a deep understanding of user and customer needs through research, data analysis and internal relationships.
• Build, mentor and manage a global team and nurture a customer-driven culture.
• Establish wide scale programs and COEs to deliver strategic direction, risk management, Operational efficacy & efficiency, and overall financial management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience working in senior technology leadership roles leading a mix of Engineering and Infrastructure teams.
• Experience leading global technology teams through transformations, with a focus on building consistency and discipline around delivery.
• Experience in partnering with Engineering and Security teams to influence architectural best practices.
• Experience in fostering a global high performing team.
• The ability to effectively lead and motivate teams across a variety of functional roles.
• Demonstrated experience in M&A activity, assessing and driving synergy opportunities.
• Proven change agent and a strong strategic thinker.
• Proven track record of clear communications with C-suite stakeholders and across cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in data-driven decision making using KPIs and metrics.

The average base salary pay range for this role is between $176,000 -205,000 USD

May be considered for a discretionary bonus 

Additional Information

What does it mean to work for Xplor?

Our four core values - Make life simple, Build for people, Move with purpose and Create lasting communities - are key to who we are and guide us from how we hire to how we recognise our team members.

Some of the perks of working with us:

• Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development
• A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do
•  Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carer
• Flexible work options

More about us

We’ve recently expanded our reach by merging the two software and payments powerhouses TSG and Clearent. The resulting company is Xplor Technologies serving over 82,000 businesses that processed over $27 billion in payments, operating across 158 countries in 2020. 

Xplor is headquartered in the United States in Atlanta, GA, with operations across North America, Australasia, Europe, and the United Kingdom. We now have over 2,000 Xplorers, working across five “everyday life” verticals: Education, Health and Fitness, Boutique Wellness, Field Services and Personal Services.

More about us 

Xplor Technologies is a global platform integrating SaaS solutions, embedded payments, and Commerce Accelerating Technologies to help businesses succeed. Xplor provides enterprise-grade SaaS solutions for businesses in “everyday life” verticals: Childcare & Education; Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global cloud-based payment processing platform.

Xplor Technologies serves over 78,000 customers that processed over $36 billion in payments, operating across 20 markets in 2022. 

Good to know

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorized to work in the location (country) you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. 

We kindly ask you to apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. Please don't send your application via email.

To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/us/careers. 

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Xplor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. 

All Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Xplor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Xplor will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us via talent@xplortechnologies.com. 

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