VP & Managing Director of Technology Collaboration

The Vice President & Managing Director, Technology Collaboration serves as the strategic leader and trusted advisor for participating Farm Credit associations engaged in the CentRic Technology Collaboration (CTC).  Locations other than East Lansing may be considered.

This role helps associations align on shared technology priorities, identify opportunities for collaboration, and maximize the value of collective investments while maintaining each association's independence and decision-making authority.

Rather than directing individual technology strategies or overseeing day-to-day program execution, the Managing Director influences outcomes through strategic leadership, governance, relationship building, facilitation, and consensus. The role connects executives, technology leaders, governance bodies, and industry partners to strengthen collaboration, drive innovation, and ensure participating associations achieve greater value together than they could independently.

What can we offer you?

GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company.

GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc.
• Paid Parental leave
• $150/year Logo Wear allowance
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program or tuition assistance
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all employees

Get to know GreenStone

Our $16 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Greenstone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to association executives and technology leaders on technology strategy, digital transformation, innovation, and risk management.
• Monitor emerging technology and industry trends, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to leverage shared capabilities, investments, and best practices across associations.
• Provide strategic guidance, facilitation, and problem-solving support to leadership teams.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment

• Foster collaboration among participating associations, GreenStone, and Farm Credit partners.
• Facilitate discussions that align priorities and build consensus around shared technology initiatives.
• Help stakeholders navigate competing interests while maintaining focus on collective outcomes.
• Ensure leaders have visibility into significant technology opportunities, decisions, risks, and dependencies.

CTC & Industry Representation

• Represent participating associations within CTC governance bodies, committees, and working groups.
• Act as a liaison between associations, GreenStone, and other Farm Credit organizations.
• Build strong relationships with industry partners, vendors, and technology leaders to identify innovative solutions and best practices.
• Synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership.

Governance & Program Enablement

• Support the evolution of CTC governance, operating models, and decision-making frameworks.
• Provide executive-level support and escalation guidance for major cross-association initiatives.
• Help resolve issues involving strategy, funding, prioritization, governance, or stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain organizational continuity and institutional knowledge across strategic initiatives.

Financial & Collaboration Stewardship

• Review shared technology budgets, forecasts, and investment proposals to assess business impact.
• Advise leadership on technology investment decisions, cost drivers, and financial trade-offs.
• Promote transparency, reduce duplication, and maximize the return on collaborative investments.
• Partner with participating CEOs to continually enhance the effectiveness and value of the collaboration.

What You Bring

Leadership & Communication

• Executive-level communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong relationship-building skills with executives, technology leaders, vendors, and industry partners.
• Ability to navigate complex organizations and balance competing priorities.

Technical & Strategic Expertise

• Deep knowledge of technology strategy, digital transformation, IT governance, and technology investment planning.
• Expertise in multi-stakeholder governance and collaborative leadership models.
• Strong understanding of technology trends and their business implications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and modern business technologies.

Collaboration & Influence

• Exceptional skills in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Information Technology, Information Services, or a related technology leadership role.

Preferred

• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of Farm Credit experience.
• Experience working in collaborative, matrixed, or multi-organization governance environments.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.