Director of Technology and Automation

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive. Children’s Specialized ABA offers home-based, community-based, and center-based ABA therapy.

The Director of Technology and Automation will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing data infrastructure, technology integration, and business intelligence across the organization. This individual will lead technology road mapping, vendor management, systems integration, and ensure data quality and visibility in support of organizational growth, including through mergers and acquisitions.

• Define AI, automation, and technology strategy for the company – keep a master view of the tech stack, prioritize use cases, budget and timeline key implementations and transformations.
• Identify and assess emerging tools, systems, and practices that can improve efficiency, quality of care, or business operations.
• Stay abreast of AI and technology trends and innovations in the ABA space and bring priorities and ideas to leadership regularly.
• Own assessment of data/IT security diagnostic, solution, roadmap, monitoring, and reporting.

• Oversee a portfolio of AI and SaaS solutions; partner with functional leaders to evaluate new vendors, benchmark costs, negotiate and manage contracts, and support implementation and integration.
• Partner with business and function leaders to define implementation roadmap, apply best practices, and project manage implementation of all solutions identified.
• Monitor and manage IT and solution spend across all software and technology platforms. Be responsible for performance against budget and deliverable quality.

• Develop deep knowledge and understanding of all systems and tools used at Children’s Specialized ABA.
• Collaborate with each functional leader to map workflows, understand pain points, and optimize use and impact of solutions.
• Work with leaders to establish KPIs and regular reporting of technology use and impact. Report out to executive team.

• Lead enterprise-wide technology and systems integration efforts to ensure seamless operations.
• In the context of M&A:
  • Conduct diligence on data and systems of acquisition targets to assess quality and compatibility.
  • Analyze and reconcile data structures to ensure consistency and usability.
  • Advise leadership and partners on required changes to enable strategic visibility and performance monitoring.

• A Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in technology, systems, IT, or business operations
• 3+ years leading projects or initiative

• Experience with enterprise systems (EHR, CRM, HRIS, billing, or similar)
• Vendor selection and management
• Systems implementation or integration
• Evaluating and implementing automation / AI-enabled tools
• Data analysis, dashboards, or business intelligence tools

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technology solutions
• Improve workflows using technology

This is a hybrid position, with the primary work location in New Jersey. Our locations include Kearny, Newark, Voorhees, Princeton, Clark, Clifford, Jackson. The core work hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm.

We’re an amazing ABA provider! We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach. Our integrated model combines ABA therapy with speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven team.

• Up to 29 paid days off in your first year (including PTO, sick time, and holidays); earned on an accrual basis, paid time off increases with tenure
• Comprehensive benefits including FREE medical (for employee, buy-up for…