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Jewish Federation Bay Area · 1 week ago

Managing Director, Information Technology

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$206K/yr - $250K/yr

15+ years exp

Jewish Federation Bay Area is the largest Jewish philanthropic organization in California, and they are seeking a Managing Director of Information Technology. This role is responsible for aligning technology with the Federation's mission and goals, driving the technological vision, and implementing IT strategies to enhance organizational capabilities and impact across communities.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the organization’s IT strategy, ensuring technology investments are tightly aligned with the Federation’s mission, business objectives, and long-term growth plans

Proactively partner with senior leadership team to identify and implement technology solutions that directly enhance business capabilities, such as improving data utilization for donor insights, streamlining constituent engagement workflows, and accelerating philanthropic impact

Establish and maintain robust IT governance frameworks, policies, and documentation to ensure effective prioritization, risk management, and resource allocation across all technology initiatives

Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency

Lead digital transformation initiatives and optimize the use of Microsoft solutions (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform) to support organizational goals

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance productivity and enable data-driven decision-making

Partner with peers, especially the organization’s functional leaders, to understand their goals and identify opportunities to leverage technology in new ways to achieve business results

Oversee and participate in help desk operations, ensuring high-quality end-user support, productivity and satisfaction

Foster a customer-centric IT environment by continuously seeking feedback and proactively addressing user concerns

Ensure users are trained for proper and efficient use of key IT tools and systems

Develop, implement, and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect organizational data and systems

Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and manage cyber-insurance requirements

Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits; maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Oversee the design, implementation, security and maintenance of the organization’s IT infrastructure, including network systems, endpoint devices, cloud services, and business applications

Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for IT initiatives

Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring service level agreements are met

Lead, mentor, and develop a small IT team, fostering a collaborative and service-oriented culture

Recruit, train, and support IT staff, promoting continuous learning and professional growth

Model and promote the organization’s values, mission, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualification

Microsoft solutionsIT strategy developmentIT security policiesCloud servicesProject managementCultural fitVendor managementTeam leadershipCommunication skillsContinuous learning

Required

Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft solutions (Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform), cloud services, network, security, and business applications

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams; strong project management and vendor management skills; demonstrated ability to develop peer relationships and partner cross-functionally

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Demonstrated commitment to the organization's mission and values; ability to work collaboratively across departments and foster a positive, inclusive work environment

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, ITIL, Microsoft) preferred

15+ years of IT management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role; experience in non-profits or mission-driven organizations is a plus

Preferred

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, ITIL, Microsoft)

Experience in non-profits or mission-driven organizations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation

Sick pay

Holidays (including Jewish)

Retirement plan

Company

Jewish Federation Bay Area

As the largest funder of Jewish causes in California, the Jewish Federation Bay Area serves as a trusted partner and advisor for those seeking to make an impact today while shaping a better tomorrow.

Founded in 1910

San Francisco, California, USA

51-200 employees