Associa
Leading community management firm offering property, accounting, maintenance & administrative services.
Lead IT strategy, governance, transformation, and delivery for enterprise-wide initiatives.
1 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Richardson, Texas, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
15,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Community Management
Property Management
Consulting
Technical Services
HOA Management
Employee Development
On‑Call Maintenance
Roadside Assistance
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
it strategy
governance
cloud migration
erp transformation
data analytics
agile devops
Associa is seeking a VP of Information Technology Planning and Delivery. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Information & Transformation Officer, this senior technology leader will drive IT strategy, govern technology and transformation investments, and ensure successful delivery of scalable, secure, and business‑aligned solutions. The role bridges business strategy and technology execution, optimizes service delivery, and partners closely with executive leadership. The position is onsite five days a week at our Richardson, Texas location.
- Mobilize, drive and execute multi-year IT strategies aligned with enterprise business objectives and growth plans.
- Establish and oversee IT delivery governance frameworks, standards and policies leveraging practices such as ITIL, COBIT, and AI as applicable.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology investments, risks, and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with IT security, regulatory, and risk management requirements.
- Define and roadmap digital transformation initiatives, including M&A integrations, platform modernization, and data capabilities with required change management.
- Lead program executive communication and cadence through steering committees, status tracking, escalations, change control, and documentation.
- Partner with internal and external cross‑functional transformation leadership to align and drive successful implementation plans.
- Collaborate with the CFO on program financials, business case management, spend tracking, revenue assumptions, and change controls.
- Align with the Program Management Office to meet enterprise governance expectations.
- Work with HR leadership on program resourcing, ongoing resource planning, tracking, and requirements.
- Coordinate with other leaders such as Corporate Accounting, Payroll, and Technology Operations as needed for transformation initiatives.
- Partner with business leaders to identify and deliver innovative technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and growth.
- Lead IT program portfolio management, ensuring prioritization aligns with strategic value.
- Deliver scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that meet investment objectives.
- Establish program metrics and reporting to track delivery performance, benefits realization, and ROI.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation across business and IT functions.
- Promote Agile, DevOps, and AI‑enabled software development life cycles to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and increase organizational adaptability.
- Develop and align strategic relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, and service providers to ensure delivery value and alignment with objectives.
- Drive financial project and department analysis with finance to provide visibility and manage investment spend.
- Ensure routine alignment with the Program Management Office to meet enterprise expectations.
- Drive, collaborate with, and influence high‑performing, diverse technology and functional teams across planning, delivery, and operations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
- Hands‑on leadership in modernization initiatives such as cloud migration, ERP transformation, and data & analytics platforms.
Requirements
bachelor's
15+ years
agile
ai
pmo
devops
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including senior management roles.
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise‑scale technology programs and transformations.
- Experience reporting to or partnering closely with C‑suite and executive leadership.
- Familiarity with enterprise delivery frameworks (e.g., Agile, hybrid, waterfall) and modern SDLC practices.
- Experience implementing or governing AI‑enabled solutions or advanced analytics platforms.
- Experience operating in large, complex, multi‑site enterprises.
- Prior ownership of enterprise PMO alignment and delivery governance at scale.
- Experience driving Agile/DevOps transformation across multiple teams or portfolios.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1979
Year Founded
The company was established in 1979 in Dallas.
300+ Branches
Branches Globally
Associa has expanded to over 300 locations worldwide through steady growth and acquisitions.
7.5M Residents
Residents Served
They provide property management services to over 7.5 million residents globally.
- It emerged as a pioneer in comprehensive community management.
- It oversees operations for homeowners associations, condos, master-planned communities, and mixed-use developments.
- Its financial backbone supports large-scale budgeting, accounting, insurance, and administrative services.
- Routine projects include maintenance coordination, property restoration, lifestyle programming, and financial oversight.
- They’ve built a proprietary training platform, Associa University, to upskill staff and maintain service excellence.
- Unusually, they've integrated social sponsorships—like youth-sports grants—to enhance neighborhood engagement.
Culture + Values
- Service
- Innovation
- Family
- Integrity
- Loyalty
Environment + Sustainability
$100,000
Disaster Relief Contribution
Provided disaster relief funds to support communities affected by Central Texas floods in July 2025.
- No explicit net‑zero or sustainability targets found on corporate site
- Corporate Responsibility section highlights support for communities during disasters
- No specific data‑driven environmental goals or net zero target date publicly disclosed
Inclusion & Diversity
58% female
Employee Demographics
Refers to the percentage of female employees in the company's workforce.
52% people of color
Employee Diversity
Indicates the percentage of employees who identify as people of color.
- Established Associa Women’s Network to support women’s career growth and education
- Established Associa Multicultural Network to support cultural and ethnic understanding