Associa is seeking a role of VP Information Technology Planning and Delivery to join our company. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Information & Transformation Officer, this role is a senior technology leader responsible for driving IT strategy, governing technology and transformation investments, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, secure, and business-aligned technology solutions. This role bridges business strategy and technology execution, driving transformation initiatives, optimizing service delivery, and aligning high-performing cross func1onal teams while partnering closely with executive leadership. This position is onsite 5 days a week at our Richardson, Texas location.

IT Strategy & Governance
• Mobilize, drive and execute mul1-year IT strategies aligned with enterprise business objec1ves
and growth plans.
• Establish and oversee IT delivery governance frameworks, standards and policies leveraging
prac1ces such as ITIL, COBIT, AI, etc. as applicable
• Serve as a strategic advisor to execu1ve leadership on technology investments, risks, and
opportuni1es.
• Ensure compliance with IT security, regulatory, and risk management requirements.
Transforma4on
• Drive definition and roadmap of digital transformation initiatives, including M&A integrations,
modernization of platforms, applications, and data capabilities with corresponding change
management required.
• Lead program executive communication and cadence through best practices including steering
committees, routine status and tracking, escalations, change control, documentation, etc.
• Partner with internal and external cross functional transformation leadership to align and drive
successful implementation plans
• Partner with CFO on program financials including ongoing business case management, spend
tracking, revenue assumptions and change controls.
• Partner with the Program Management Office to align with enterprise governance expecta1ons.
• Partner with HR leadership on program resourcing including ongoing resource planning, tracking
and requirements.
• Partner with other leaders as required as dependent to transformation initiatives including but
not limited to Corporate Accounting, Corporate Payroll, Technology Operations.
IT Por6olio Management
• Partner with business leaders to identify and deliver innovative technology solutions that drive
operational efficiency and growth.
• Lead IT program portfolio management efforts, ensuring prioritization aligns with strategic value.
• Ensure investment objectives are met with scalable, secure, and sustainable technology
solutions.
• Establish program metrics and reporting to track delivery performance, benefits realization, and
ROI.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation across business and IT functions.
• Promote Agile, DevOps and AI SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) mindsets to accelerate
delivery, improve quality, and increase organiza1onal adaptability.
• Develop and align strategic relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, and
service providers, ensuring delivery value and alignment with objectives.
• Drive financial project and department analysis in collaboration with finance to provide visibility
and management of investment spend.
• Ensure routine alignment with the Program Management Office driving enterprise expectations.
• Drive, collaborate and influence high-performing, diverse technology and functional teams
across planning, delivery, and operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including senior management roles.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale technology programs and transformations.
• Experience reporting to or partnering closely with C-suite and executive leadership.
• Familiarity with enterprise delivery frameworks (e.g., Agile, hybrid, waterfall) and modern SDLC
practices.
• Familiarity with enterprise delivery frameworks (e.g., Agile, hybrid, waterfall) and modern SDLC
practices.

Preferred:
• Hands-on leadership in modernization ini1a1ves (cloud migration, ERP transformation, data &
analytics platforms).
• Experience implementing or governing AI-enabled solutions or advanced analytics platforms.
• Experience operating in large, complex, multi-site enterprises.
• Prior ownership of enterprise PMO alignment and delivery governance at scale.
• Experience driving Agile / DevOps transformation across multiple teams or portfolios