VP Technology Enablement

SunStream is Searching for a VP Technology Enablement to Join Our Team

SunStream Business Services is a new Fin-Tech company created by our customers, for our customers – the people who support the farmers and ranchers of America, who feed the world.  The technology industry and the Ag-Fin landscape is rapidly changing.  For us to enable and elevate our customer’s business technologies, we have embarked upon a transformation, one that will change the way we deliver solutions, build connected relationships with customers, and execute as a high performing team. We are looking for teammates who are humble, hungry, and smart, and willing to challenge conventional thinking.

Position Overview

The Vice President Technology Enablement is a member of the Technology leadership team and leads SunStream’s technology enablement functions including Service Desk, End-User Experience and M365. 

Essential Duties

Technology Strategy and Development 

• Establishes a plan to support SunStream’s technology strategy 

• Ensures services are aligned with business objectives and revenue goals 

• Researches and assesses leading edge business offerings and identifies products and services to develop and offer 

• Reviews current client-facing capabilities and anticipates future functional requirements 

• Anticipates and converts client needs into technology solutions

Technology Delivery 

• Ensures the consistent delivery of technology by creating, maintaining and enforcing standards/procedures including proper documentation, controls and issue management 

• Establishes and enforces best practices around technology operations 

• Ensures SunStream’s technology processes and services comply with applicable laws and regulations 

• Identifies issues and initiates corrective actions 

• Develops reliable metrics for hardware and software  

• Identifies and implements process improvement solutions

Team Leadership and Management 

• As team leader, builds a culture of accountability to achieve goals that contribute to the growth of the organization. Motivate and inspire your team by creating an environment that promotes trust, engagement and team effectiveness. 

• Effectively manage core people leadership practices to ensure business results are delivered with and through their team. 

 Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology or a related field 

• 5 years of leadership experience in architecture, infrastructure, software development and information security 

• 8 years of experience managing technology professionals 

• 10 years of experience in software development, cybersecurity, information technology or a related field 

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and Skills 

• Expert knowledge of technology enablement best practices 

• Guiding individuals and teams to achieve organizational goals 

• Initiating and managing change 

• Preparing and managing a budget 

• Identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving long range goals or vision 

• Analyzing business opportunities and risks  

• Quickly understanding and addressing business situations, including opportunities and risks 

• Preparing and presenting information to an audience in an engaging and effective way 

• Developing and maintaining relationships with peers, senior leaders, customers, vendors and industry leaders 

• Selecting, managing, coaching, motivating and developing diverse teams 

• Communication, sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences 

• Expert customer service skills, including the ability to communicate complicated information, deliver bad news effectively, and exceed customer expectations 

• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of SunStream and client systems and data  

What Success Looks Like at SunStream

Successful team members will focus on priorities, communicate with intention, listen with curiosity, and collaborate with others who have diverse opinions, experiences, and ideas. We’re looking for team members who are:

• Recognized as the “go to person” in their area of expertise
• Skilled collaborators who understand the importance of connected relationships
• Practiced at problem solving and decision making in a fast-moving environment with an agile mindset
• A valued member of a high performing team
• Passionate about improvement with a growth mindset and active engagement in driving continuous improvement

Our Core Values

What we do at SunStream is incredibly important to us, but how we achieve success as One Team, is driven by our core values.  We believe our core values act as success factors in supporting transformation.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact us through the following methods: Phone: 651-282-8434 or Mail: SunStream, Attn: Talent Recruiting, 30 E 7th Street, Suite 700, St. Paul, MN 55101.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. SunStream will not sponsor a work visa to fill this position.

SunStream Business Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.