Director, Information Technology

Who We Are:

Inland Group is a vertically integrated real estate developer, contractor, and owner of multifamily housing communities. Based in Spokane, WA, with properties across the United States, we have led with heart for the past 50 years. Collectively with our in-house management company, Axis Residential, we have set ourselves apart as an industry leader who genuinely cares for our people and our product. Our success is a result of our team and culture– we take a relational and entrepreneurial approach to business and our team members are authentic, curious, natural leaders who value the greater team. We love what we do, and we are committed to excellence in our work.

The Position:

As the Information Technology Director, you will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of the IT needs across all divisions of Inland Group. This position will be based in our Spokane, WA office.

• Manage, implement, and maintain all Information Technology systems across the organization, including at our corporate office, properties across our portfolio, and our active construction sites, either directly or through strategic partnerships.
• Develop long-term strategies using technology to create operational efficiencies and to capitalize upon opportunities across the organization.
• Manage relationships with our third-party Service Partner, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards, operational processes, and management guidelines.
• Provide subject matter expertise for strategic business objectives and keep an active gauge on industry trends.
• Analyze IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess productivity levels, operating costs, upgrade requirements, etc.
• Maintain corporate office conference room technology and security system.
• Oversee all technology vendor and service provider contracts (i.e., MSP, large printers, etc.)
• Manage and maintain full inventory for all technology hardware and software.
• Analyze complex business needs and identify issues that impede success within IT department and end-users, work with leadership to develop plans to resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement activities and implementations across functional areas.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practice.

Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may be asked to perform additional tasks in order to meet the needs of the organization.

What We Are Seeking:

A people-focused and business-minded Information Technology Director to lead and deliver strategic technology optimizations and services across the organization.

• Must be a team player who takes a ‘we’ over ‘me’ approach to building and sustaining relationships with others.
• Must be determined, ambitious, and self-motivated.
• 5-10 years of experience working in technology management.
• Experience managing technology infrastructure– hardware, software, and systems network.
• Previous experience providing technology support to remote work locations.
• Experience managing technology outsourced partners.
• Experience with managing Microsoft 365 platform, VoIP Solutions, custom applications, etc.
• Experience with Salesforce environments.
• Excellent communication skills; must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field of study preferred; high school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• Valid driver’s license and insured, operable vehicle.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $110k+ based on experience.
• Bonus incentive.
• Annual performance review with potential merit increase.
• Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution.
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: 2-7 hours/day.
• Walking: 1-2 hours/day.
• Climbing: 0-3, stairs.
• Lifting: 10-25 lbs. rarely.
• Endurance: light to moderate energy requirements.
• Manual Dexterity: frequent fine motor skills.
• Near Vision: minimal near vision.

Environmental and Safety Factors:

• Weather: work is primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled office environment with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Noise: frequent exposure to typical office environment noise levels including conversational voice levels; infrequent exposure to high-volume office equipment (e.g., shredder).
• Pace of Work: great, multi-tasking/pressure paced environment.

Inland Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.