Mozilla · 7 hours ago
Director, Technology Platforms (Fixed-Term Contract)
United States
Contract
Remote
Director/Executive
$112K/yr - $125K/yrMozilla Foundation is a non-profit building a better technology future — powered by people, open by design, fueled by imagination. The Director, Technology Platforms is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for executing the technology roadmap to support the Mozilla Foundation's mission and growth, overseeing technology operations and ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
Browser ExtensionsInternetOpen SourceSoftwareWeb Browsers
Responsibilities
Email Service Provider Migration by the end of Q1 2026
Rebuild and launch of a new mozillafestival.org website; and final selection and implementation of event management technologies to deliver on the 2026 Mozilla Festival and other events at the Foundation
Continued build out of mozillafoundation.org and grow web traffic by making the site more accessible, discoverable, and engaging
Oversee changes and piloting updated grantmaking processes, ensuring historic data is imported and real-time data access is established
Ensure datasets and datasources critical to the north star are available in the data warehouse and reporting is built and made available for impact reporting
Oversee technology operations at the Foundation and liaising with key contacts at other Mozilla entities when needed
Oversee the transition of and management of Common Voice; our premier open-source voice dataset project
Provide steady and strategic leadership to the Technology team, ensuring continuity of priorities and clarity of direction
Act as a strategic partner to organizational leadership on technology, data, and digital infrastructure decisions
Oversee ongoing projects and cross-functional initiatives that align with the Foundation’s strategic priorities and digital transformation goals
Support strategic decision-making related to technology systems, investments, and vendor relationships
Serve as a key liaison to the Leadership Team, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, and opportunities within the technology portfolio
Oversee the Technology team’s budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources and alignment of spending with organizational priorities
Provide strategic direction and prioritization across the Foundation’s product portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and impact goals
Ensure the continued development and delivery of digital products and platforms that serve staff, community, and partner needs
Maintain momentum and accountability on key initiatives by fostering strong collaboration between the Technology team and other cross-functional teams
Bring a strong digital and technology perspective to organizational planning and reporting, ensuring insights and updates are effectively communicated to leadership
Champion a culture of learning, experimentation, and responsible technology use across the Foundation’s digital products
Provide management and mentorship to the Technology team’s managers and staff, ensuring clarity of roles, priorities, and expectations
Support and coach managers in balancing day-to-day operations with strategic alignment
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture that reflects Mozilla’s values
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in digital, product, or technology leadership roles
Strong organizational awareness and ability to navigate complex, matrixed teams
Excellent communication skills — confident working with executives, reporting to leadership, and translating technical progress into organizational impact
Experience managing and developing people managers and technical professionals
Comfort making decisions, managing ambiguity, and prioritizing strategically
Preferred
Experience in partnering with fundraising teams to raise funds for key initiatives
Benefits
Private Medical Insurance
Extended Sick Leave
Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement Plan contributions
Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave + sick days and your birthday
Company Holidays + Shutdown
Wellness budget
Professional Development budget
Top up program for Pregnancy and Parental leaves
Company
Mozilla
Mozilla provides internet solutions and offers firefox, thunderbird, and raindrop.
Founded in 1998
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.3MKey Investors
AOL
2005-01-01Angel· $0.3M
2003-07-15Series Unknown· $2M
Leadership Team
John Shaughnessy
Manager, Engineering and Ecosystem Strategy
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