Director, Information Technology at Weedmaps

Director, Information Technology (Onsite, Irvine, CA OR in Austin, Texas)

Overview:

As the Director, IT, you will be responsible for delivering a reliable and high performing department, infrastructure and systems that support all core internal IT operations. All facets of the Tech IT organization including infrastructure, end user support, enterprise apps, integration, and compliance will be tied to this role.

You'll be responsible for the reliability, scalability, security and maturity of our systems to support our rapidly growing business using industry best practices expected of a large, and scaling international company.

The impact you'll make:

• Create vision and objectives for core operational capabilities that enable and enhance the delivery of key performance objectives.
• Create vision and objectives for transformation of IT processes, capabilities and operating model in support of business transformation vision to achieve the status of premier technology organization.
• Support our enterprise applications like SAP S/4 and Salesforce.
• Deliver safe, secure and efficient solutions for IT asset management, central user authority system and integration, laptop hardware and software management and antivirus software solutions.
• Ensure email, messaging and productivity tools (G-suite) are robust and centrally managed for security, stability and overall governed for compliance purposes.
• Oversight and management of developer productivity suites like Atlassian Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Ensure compliance with the changing laws and applicable regulations.
• Translate that knowledge to identification of risks and actionable plans to protect the business.
• Partner with Infosec to ensure cyber security policies and procedures are communicated to all personnel and that compliance is enforced.
• Develop a team of IT professionals, setting clear goals, managing project loads and allocating work accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met and setting up team members for overall success.
• Communicate the company’s technology strategy to management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders.
• Provides direction to Individual Contributors on the IT team as well as two Managers.
• Manage and facilitate all recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding for the team.
• Manage and facilitate performance management for the team.

What you've accomplished:

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Information Systems, Analysis, Business or relevant experience with 10+ years managing and delivering IT services and projects in a software application technology environment
• 5+ years building and leading an enterprise IT team who tackle complex problems and perform broad technology implementations
• Experience building IT systems in a technology company with over a thousand employees
• Experience attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to continually improve IT capabilities necessary to increase performance of the organization
• Track record for delivery in high-growth, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to define and maintain an IT core competency strategy and plan to guide talent investments and focus
• Proven ability to manage and enhance risk management strategy, policies, processes, and controls to mitigate organization exposure
• Ability to establish ongoing change management capabilities to support major innovation and transformation programs
• Deep understanding of business operations and financial systems in the context of operational business processes

Bonus points: 

• Experience overseeing new office space and new hire build-outs
• Ability to manage technology obsolescence and vendor risks
• Experience defining and executing forward-looking plans to develop relevant new technology skills and capabilities
• Skilled in creating strong partnerships with business areas through account management, IT investment guidance, and performance reviews
• Maintain a current understanding of the IT threat landscape for the industry

The base pay range for this position is $180,000 - $202,000 per year

2024 Benefits for Full Time, Regular Employees:

• Physical Health benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision:
• Employee - employer paid premium 100%
• Company contribution to a HSA when electing the High Deductible Health Plan
• For plans that offer coverage to your dependents, you pay a small contribution
• Mental Health benefits:
• Free access to CALM app for employees and dependents
• Employee Training
• Mental Health seminars and Q&A sessions
• Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250,000
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match contribution)
• Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
• Supplemental, voluntary benefits
• Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution
• FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Family planning/fertility
• Identity theft protection
• Legal access to a network of attorneys
• Paid parental leave

Why Work at Weedmaps?

• You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry
• You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes, including helping improve the lives of patients who rely on the benefits of cannabis
• You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry
• You get to work on challenging issues in a collaborative environment that encourages you to do your best 
• You get to work in a casual and fun environment; no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Numerous opportunities and tools to learn and grow your professional skills
• Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more!

Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion and religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Applicants  are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state/local laws, unless the accommodation presents undue hardship. Please email us at peopleoperations at weedmaps.com if you would like to confidentially discuss a potential accommodation during the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps, WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers, brands, and products, facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.com.

Notice to prospective Weedmaps job applicants:

Our team has been made aware of incidents involving LinkedIn, Telegram, and Facebook accounts impersonating Weedmaps recruiters. These individuals are attempting to use our company name to solicit payment from prospective candidates interested in applying for jobs at our company. Our team is actively working to combat these attempts, but in the meantime, please be mindful of the following:

• Our recruiters will always communicate with candidates through an @weedmaps.com email address.

• CORRECT: [email protected]

• INCORRECT: [email protected]

• Our recruiters will NEVER ask for or attempt to solicit payment from applicants in order to apply, interview, or work for Weedmaps.

• If you are interested in a role at Weedmaps, please apply through our established channels.

• Weedmaps Careers Page or LinkedIn

If you are unsure if a communication is legitimate, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] and they will happily confirm for you. Thank you for your vigilance and we appreciate your interest in working with us!