Director of Technology

POSITION OVERVIEW

Woodstock seeks an exceptional technology leader to serve as Director of Technology and help shape the future of learning, operations, and innovation. The role provides a unique opportunity to lead a complex and evolving technology ecosystem that supports every aspect of school life, from classrooms and residences to business operations and strategic decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with school priorities.
• Leading technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives across the institution.
• Overseeing infrastructure, networks, cloud systems, communication platforms, and classroom technologies.
• Ensuring the security, reliability, performance, and resilience of all technology systems and services.
• Leading cybersecurity strategy, risk management, compliance, and data protection practices.
• Managing enterprise applications that support admissions, academics, learning, finance, human resources, and collaboration.
• Providing oversight for major technology projects, budgets, vendors, contracts, and service agreements.
• Building and developing a high-performing technology team focused on service, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establishing effective governance, policies, procedures, and operational standards for technology across the school.

The Director of Technology provides strategic and operational leadership for technology across the entire institution, ensuring secure, reliable, scalable, and future-focused systems that advance both educational excellence and organizational effectiveness. This leader will help guide Woodstock through an exciting period of innovation, modernization, and digital transformation while ensuring exceptional service and support for students, staff, and families.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader capable of balancing long-term vision with operational excellence while helping the school leverage technology to enhance learning, strengthen operations, and support an exceptional student experience. 

ABOUT WOODSTOCK SCHOOL

Founded in 1854, Woodstock is an inclusive Christian international boarding school located in the Himalayan foothills of Mussoorie, India. Guided by Our Calling, Woodstock seeks to cultivate character, compassion, wisdom, courage, and service through a transformative educational experience for students from around the world.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including significant leadership responsibility in education and enterprise environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing IT teams and technology environments across schools/educational institutions and enterprise organizations. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant technology certifications.
• ITIL.
• PMP / PRINCE2.
• Relevant ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology certifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary technology leader who is passionate about innovation, service, cybersecurity, and organizational improvement and who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of an internationally respected boarding school.

Woodstock is undertaking an exciting period of strategic transformation, marked by organizational restructuring and a significant opportunity to redesign and enhance the school's educational experience. To support this vision, several new leadership positions have been created, which will bring together a newly formed team charged with shaping the future of the school. For leaders who are energised by innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact, this is a rare chance to help define a bold future for Woodstock in one of the world's most remarkable educational settings.