Vice President of Information Technology

About Tulsa Housing Authority

Join Tulsa Housing Authority to contribute to meaningful community development in Tulsa by improving the lives of vulnerable populations through safe and stable housing. This role offers rewarding work with a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost health insurance and an 11% employer 401(k) match.

Position Overview

This leadership role directs the IT Department's technical and administrative functions, managing infrastructure, operations, and cybersecurity. The VP of IT ensures the network—both on-premises and cloud-based—meets organizational needs. The position also supports other Tulsa Housing divisions in data processing, project management, strategic initiatives, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all computer systems, servers, networks, and cloud platforms across Tulsa Housing Authority.
• Ensure IT systems' reliability, uptime, and performance.
• Manage telecommunications, including phone systems and mobile devices.
• Supervise electronic systems such as security and access control technologies.
• Maintain data integrity and standardization across departments.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity program with policies, procedures, and incident response.
• Monitor and mitigate cyber risks and ensure compliance with HUD and other regulations.
• Lead agency-wide cybersecurity training and disaster recovery planning.
• Establish AI governance policies to ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI tools aligned with agency goals.
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of AI-driven processes, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Manage IT budget development and capital technology investments.
• Evaluate technology investments to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Maintain vendor relationships, ensuring contract and service quality.
• Collaborate internally to align technology with operational and strategic goals, including enterprise system optimization.
• Provide regular reports to executive leadership and communicate technical information clearly.
• Directly supervise three IT staff members and manage hiring, training, performance, and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in multi-site environments.
• Demonstrated success managing help desk, systems, and network operations.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 suite including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License required.

Benefits

• Robust 401(k) retirement plan with an 11% employer contribution.
• Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma), dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Twelve paid holidays plus company-paid time off from Dec 24 to Jan 1.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual with additional days granted for tenure.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and free primary care appointments through CareATC for employees and families.

Equal Employment Opportunity & E-Verify

THA is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on protected statuses. The employer participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.