Director of Information Systems and Technology

About Us

Applecart is the leading technology company creating a new category of “Decision Maker Marketing”. The most important decisions are made by the hardest people to reach and influence. Historically, C-suite leaders have lacked the tools to reach the stakeholders that matter most to their business. The C-suites of hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, major agencies, trade associations, nonprofits, and governments use Applecart to put their best content in front of business critical decision makers and those they trust —  from policymakers and investors to CEOs, key employees, members of the media and more. Decision makers are informed by what they read, learn from advisors, hear from colleagues, and discuss with family and friends. To break through to them, you must reach them through the only channel that really moves them: those they know and trust. Applecart’s platform uses publicly available or fully permissioned data to map billions of social relationships between nearly every American adult and enable clients to deliver content directly to decision makers and those that matter most to them. 

We are hiring a Director, Information Systems and Technology in our New York office.

About the Role:

As the Director, Information Systems and Technology, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of a company wide IT strategy that maximizes Applecart’s operational efficiency and security. From procurement to system integration, you will build the foundation that enables Applecart to continue to rapidly scale. Cybersecurity and information security will be at the forefront of your responsibilities. Your design and execution of the company’s network infrastructure will be critical to avoiding the unauthorized access of company data. In this position, you will work with all departments to ensure they are positioned to effectively handle daily responsibilities. In addition to partnering with internal stakeholders, you will also work with a number of external vendors who provide ongoing IT support. 

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute on Applecart’s IT strategy
• Identify ways to use IT to improve efficiency - e.g. via tooling, AI and automation, etc.
• Train and coach Applecart employees on effectively using software and hardware in their day-to-day workflows
• Design and document standard operating procedures for interacting with company systems
• Manage daily IT operations
• Management of IT onboarding and offboarding processes for employees, vendors & additional third parties
• Manage an outsourced helpdesk function, ensuring prompt issue resolution.  Act as front-line helpdesk support as needed, especially for in-person troubleshooting
• Own the selection, implementation, management and optimization of hardware across the organization
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of effective office hardware, especially employee desk setups, conference room A/V equipment, and networking equipment
• Ensure reliable video conferencing capabilities across conference room and executive offices, both in NYC & DC offices, inclusive of large scale All Company meetings
• Manage the company’s inventory of devices
• Management of onsite security camera system
• Own the selection, implementation, management and optimization of software across the organization
• Aid business teams in the evaluation and implementation of software
• Administer Applecart’s core software systems (e.g., Google Workspace, Okta, etc.)
• Manage Applecart’s cybersecurity / information security program
• Partner with legal to implement policies, procedures and safeguards to reduce risk of unauthorized access or breach of company assets and data
• Design and manage company-wide permissions architecture
• Own mobile device management (MDM) for Applecart devices
• Manage VPN and ensure usage is aligned with company policies
• Vendor management & procurement
• Design policies for hardware and software procurement; procure suitable devices at an acceptable cost
• Manage external IT vendors, as applicable

Experiences and Capabilities You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, with 5 years of IT project management experience
• History of designing  and implementing technology solutions to business problems that non-IT stakeholders bring you
• Expertise in Okta, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
• Experience in the planning, procurement, implementation and management of both software systems and hardware
• Experience in developing and managing and effective IT governance framework
• Proven experience in educating a workforce on security protocols and ensuring end user acceptance
• History of integrating a company’s tech stack to allow for a seamless user experience
• Good understanding of SOC 2 compliance standard
• Experience with office moves and setup
• Solution-oriented with a "no job too small" mentality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bonus if you experience hiring and leading a team
• Impeccable attention to detail and superior organizational skills

This is a hybrid role. Work from anywhere on Monday and Friday and in Applecart’s New York City office Tuesday through Thursday. Occasionally, the role will require being in office on Monday and Fridays as needed.

Compensation:

Our compensation package consists of three components: (i) a base salary, (ii) annual cash bonus, and (iii) generous equity compensation.

The base salary range for this role is between $175,000 and $200,000, based on the candidate's experience and skills relative to the requirements listed above. The salary range provided is exclusive of discretionary annual cash bonus and equity compensation. The salary range provided for this role is specific to candidates located in the New York City area.

A few facts about us:

• Applecart’s platform has been used by hundreds of industry-leading clients spanning Fortune 500 companies like Blackstone and Intuit, leading nonprofit organizations like the Environmental Defense Fund, and top-tier advertising and communications agencies like Teneo, FGS, Weber Shandwick, and OMD. 
• Applecart is growing quickly — over the last 3 years, we’ve increased our bookings by 8X, grown our headcount by 4X, and we’re cashflow positive. 
• Our senior leadership team includes two members of the Forbes 30 under 30 list for Marketing and Advertising, the former Head of Product at Moat, Oracle’s online ad measurement platform, a former senior White House advisor, early sales and talent leaders from Google and Twitter, two of the Democratic Party’s most successful pollsters and strategists, a former CRO of a high-growth tech company with hundreds of millions in ARR, and alums of top-tier organizations like Bain, Amazon and Simpson Thacher.
• Our investors include Bain & Company, global sports, entertainment and marketing giant Endeavor, KKR Co-Founder Henry Kravis, entrepreneur Chris Burch, a founder of Palantir, senior engineering leaders at Twitter and Yelp, former Fortune 50 and advertising agency CEOs, and a number of well-known venture capitalists. Ari Emanuel, Executive Chairman of WME, and Jennifer Fonstad, Owl Capital Managing Partner, serve on our board.
• Our work has been featured on Morning Joe on MSNBC, BloombergTV and The Colbert Report, and in Axios, BusinessWeek, the Associated Press, Forbes, the Washington Post, and Politico, among many others.