Town of Westford
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
The town of Westford (24,700 pop.) seeks a forward-thinking, innovative, and service-driven Director of Technology. Working both independently and under the general direction of the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools, this key leadership position serves as a department head and oversees all municipal and school district technology operations. Westford is a full-service community governed by a five-member Select Board and Town Manager, with a strong partnership between municipal and school leadership. The School department is governed by a seven-member School Committee and Superintendent. Our residents and staff expect high-quality services supported by reliable, secure, and accessible technology.
This position requires strategic leadership in enterprise-level IT operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, digital services, and educational technology. The Director of Technology will be responsible for aligning technology initiatives with long-term goals, managing a high-performing IT team, and ensuring seamless and secure service delivery across all departments and school buildings. The town has recently migrated to Microsoft 365 and implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA). This position is expected to leverage the opportunity to make use of that platform to improve business processes and enhance staff efficiency.
This role directly supports the town’s Strategic Plan, contributing to a responsive and responsible town Government. The Director will play a critical role in managing technology assets and capital planning—ensuring our infrastructure supports current needs while preparing for future demands. A culture of professionalism, collaboration, and accountability is essential to our mission of delivering exceptional public and educational services. This position supervises all technology staff, including the Applications Manager, Systems Technician, School Technology Manager, Office Manager, and School-Based Technicians.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (master’s preferred), along with at least 10 years of experience in IT, including five in a leadership role. A public-sector background is strongly preferred. Candidates should have experience in cybersecurity, enterprise systems, IT governance, and team management. Certifications such as CISSP, PMP, ITIL, or CETL are a plus. Strong communication, project management, and strategic planning skills are essential. The hiring salary range is $125,769 – $155,000, depending on qualifications and experience. We will begin reviewing applications on August 18, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]
or send to:
Town of Westford
Pam Hicks, Director of Human Resources
55 Main St.
Westford, MA 01886
For a full position description, please visit: www.westfordma.gov
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