Director of IT

About This Role

Strava is the leading digital community for active people with more than 125 million athletes, in more than 190 countries. The platform offers a holistic view of your active lifestyle, no matter where you live, which sport you love and/or what device you use. Everyone belongs on Strava when they are pursuing an active life.

We are looking for a Director of IT to lead our information technology infrastructure and operations. This role is critical in ensuring our systems and networks are efficient, secure, and scalable to support the growth of Strava. You will drive strategic initiatives, manage critical IT projects, and lead a diverse team. 

This role will be based in our San Francisco office with a hybrid in-office work requirement of at least 3 days per week. 

For more information on compensation and benefits, please click here.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will:

Lead IT Strategy and Execution:

• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead, manage and mentor the IT team, fostering a collaborative environment that exemplifies Strava’s values
• Be responsible for the planning, execution, and management of IT projects to support business goals.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and manage the internal tooling they provide.

Ensure Robust IT Infrastructure:

• Lead and optimize IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and maintain security protocols to protect company data and systems.
• Develop and maintain plans for disaster recovery and business continuity.

Drive Innovation:

• Identify and implement new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and support innovation.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive.

You will be successful here by:

Ensuring Operational Excellence:

• Maintaining a reliable and secure IT infrastructure that supports business operations.
• Successfully delivering IT projects on time and within budget.

Promoting a Culture of Collaboration:

• Working effectively with internal teams cross-functional teams to align IT initiatives with business needs.
• Encouraging open communication and collaboration within the IT team and with other departments.

Exemplifying Inclusive Leadership:

• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the IT team and broader organization.
• Encouraging varied perspectives and ideas to cultivate innovation and better decision-making.

Embracing Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Leveraging data and analytics to inform IT strategies and measure success.
• Continuously iterating on IT processes based on performance metrics and feedback.

We’re excited about you because:

You’re Technically Proficient:

• You possess deep technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, security, and operations.
• You can effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.

You’re Operationally Savvy:

• You have a solid understanding of IT best practices and can implement them to ensure operational excellence.
• You are passionate about creating, developing and implementing long-term IT strategies to enhance business operations, incorporating a global perspective and business insight.

You’re a Collaborative Team Player:

• You thrive in a collaborative environment and can bring together teams to achieve common goals.
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and work cross functionally.

You’re Committed to Growth:

• You are continuously seeking to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.
• You embrace challenges and are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of IT in a company like Strava.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Strong background in architecting and implementing scalable technology solutions
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrable ability to build and lead a high-performing team.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

About Strava

Strava is Swedish for “strive,” which epitomizes who we are and what we do. We’re a passionate and committed team, unified by our mission to connect athletes to what motivates them and help them find their personal best. With billions of activity uploads from all over the world, we have a humbling and adventurous vision: to be the record of the world’s athletic activities and the technology that makes every effort count.

Strava builds software that makes the best part of our athletes’ days even better. Just as we’re deeply committed to unlocking their potential, we’re dedicated to providing a world-class, inclusive workplace where our employees can grow and thrive, too. We’re backed by Sequoia Capital, TCV, Madrone Partners and Jackson Square Ventures, and we’re expanding in order to exceed the needs of our growing community of global athletes. Our culture reflects our community. We are continuously striving to hire and engage diverse teammates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives because we know we are a stronger team together.

Despite challenges in the world around us, we are continuing to grow camaraderie and positivity within our culture, and we are unified in our commitment to becoming an antiracist company. We are differentiated by our truly people-first approach, our compassionate leadership, and our belief that we can bring joy and inspiration to athletes’ lives — now more than ever. All to say, it’s a great time to join Strava!

Strava is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Strava, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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