Senior Technology Lead

Apply now to become our Senior Technology Lead to help us maintain, build, and lead our technology innovation for a growing political force in Europe. We are looking for candidates with deep experience that know how to independently run technology in large organisations.

Do you want to contribute to Europe's future?

Volt stands for a united and federal Europe, where everyone has equal opportunities to fulfil their unique potential. We strive to achieve the highest human, environmental, social, and technological development together. We are a pan-European political movement with 250+ elected representatives across Europe, including 5 members of the European Parliament, over 35,000 members and hundreds of volunteers who work hard to make our vision a reality. Our technology infrastructure needs to reflect this.

Volt is an inclusive movement that wants to provide space for everyone to thrive. We believe the power of diversity achieves better results for our society at large. We can only be the inclusive political movement we aspire to be, if we represent different voices and perspectives in our society. Your skin colour, gender identity, disabilities, sexual orientation or religious belief do not matter. You are welcome in our organisation, and we want to work together with you to create a better Europe for everyone.

Come lead our Tech team to scale Volt's impact

This role will report to the General Secretary responsible for Operations.

What you will do:

• Oversee our European IT infrastructure & technology.
• Manage a team of dedicated tech volunteers with the aim to maximise the productivity of staff, on the European and national levels.
• Manage and execute large tech projects, with a strong focus on requirements engineering, stakeholder management (managing expectations) and vendor management. We are moving to a new member management system, and we recently moved to a new community platform. Other projects may arise depending on the tech strategy.
• Develop and implement Tech & Cybersecurity Strategy and architecture: Develop a pan-European Tech strategy with a view to building sustainable tools for Volt's community to thrive.

What skills do you need to excel in this role?

Research shows that (oftentimes) female candidates only apply when they meet 100% of the requirements, while male candidates do so when they meet just 60%. We explicitly encourage everyone to apply: you don't have to tick every box to apply. We also consider your potential and motivation

• Experience in tech architecture: 
  Proven ability to understand the interdependencies and implications of system decisions and frame all the difficult options in ways that allow the Volt Europa Board to decide.
• Technical Expertise:
   A strong understanding of IT, Cybersecurity and navigating complex tech projects and willing to roll up your sleeves and provide hands-on operational support.
• Leadership and Management, including Project Management:
   Proven track record in leading, inspiring a team in implementing a Tech strategy. You are comfortable managing a project from start to finish (getting requirements, making project plans, managing deadlines & expectations).
• Independent and proactive:
   Used to being the initiator and leader of important projects, but also comfortable getting your hands dirty
• Flexible and focused
  : You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and can pivot to work on unexpected projects when needed, while keeping the organisation's strategy on top of mind. A lot will come your way, so you must be able to prioritise and stay steadfast.

What requirements do we ask for this role?

• Tech Project Management:
   You have at least 5+ years of successfully managing large-scale tech projects, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder management, clear communication, and meeting project objectives.
• Volunteer setting:
   You have experience working with volunteers, and you love to manage and empower volunteer teams in a digital ecosystem. Even in an online environment, you know how to keep people engaged.
• Available for a minimum of 4 days per week.

Nice to have:

• You are a member of Volt Europa and have some insight into the organisation.
• Experience in hosting or maintaining Open-Source software.

Why join us:

• Salary will depend on experience and location (based on purchase parity power adjustment). Mid-range is ca. €40,000 for a Belgian based contract.
• 30 days of holiday per contract year, in addition to public holidays
• A dynamic environment where no day is the same and no challenge is too big for you and your colleagues
• A flexible, remote work environment with the chance to collaborate with passionate, like-minded individuals from across Europe
• The unique chance to contribute to shaping Volt's success in Europe, to grow with our party and movement, and to have a positive impact on European society.

How to apply?

Does this opportunity excite you? We want to hear from you

To ensure we assess all applications objectively, we are not asking you to apply through a cover letter, but to provide us with a CV and answer the following questions through the form. We ask all applicants the same questions so we can get an impression of what they have to offer to be successful in the position. Please ensure your answers are well-prepared and that you submit the form correctly. This is the only information from which we will select the applicants that will be interviewed for the position.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
, with the aim to start interviews by mid-December. Please don't hesitate if you wish to apply

Any questions about the vacancy, or if you have any trouble accessing the form, please feel free to reach out to 

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Questions for application form:

Motivation for Volt: 
Why are you interested in this Senior Technology Lead position? Please include both your motivation for this role and this organisation.

Experience in tech architecture: 
Describe a complex tech architecture project you've worked on and the challenges you faced, as well as the strategies you employed to overcome these challenges, and the outcome of these.

Tech Project Management: 
How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders throughout a tech project?

Volunteers: 
Volt is a pan-European movement, and we need someone who can unite and empower diverse teams across Europe to collaborate in fundraising efforts, mainly made up of volunteers. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully identified, managed, and motivated volunteers with diverse skills? What strategies did you use to delegate responsibilities, develop their talents, and ensure long-term engagement?

Change Management:
 How would you approach managing a significant technological change that is met with resistance?

Support: 
What support or resources do you believe are essential from our side to help you succeed and make the greatest impact as our Senior Tech Lead?