Climate Lead · 22 hours ago
Director, IT & Business Systems
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$196K/yr - $218K/yr
10+ years expClimate Lead empowers philanthropic leaders to take immediate climate action by providing them with essential information and insights. As the Director of IT & Business Systems, you will build and manage the technology strategy and infrastructure while ensuring the integration of AI and optimizing systems for productivity and security.
AdviceConsulting
Responsibilities
Execute and iterate on the strategic IT roadmap, including a plan for AI adoption, that aligns technology with our organizational goals and future growth
Evaluate and recommend new systems and tools, leading their implementation and adoption
Lead business process analysis with teams to identify and implement opportunities for technology to improve workflows and drive consistency
Ensure seamless integration between systems like Salesforce and the rest of the tech stack to support the organization's productivity and effectiveness
Champion change management by leading training and learning sessions to ensure successful technology rollouts
Oversee all technology infrastructure and business applications, including hardware, software, networking, and daily IT support for staff
Manage the organization's tech stack, including Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana
Ensure the reliability, performance, and accessibility of all IT systems
Manage IT vendors, including evaluating service contracts and controlling costs to ensure maximum value
Identify, evaluate, and implement new business systems to improve operational efficiency
Champion the adoption of AI tools across all departments, providing guidance and training to staff
Collaborate with department heads to find opportunities for AI to automate tasks, analyze data, and enhance decision-making
Establish and enforce data security protocols, IT governance policies, and compliance procedures
Lead all efforts related to data protection, privacy and secure network
Develop and manage the organization's disaster recovery, business continuity, and data retention plans
Lead, mentor, and grow a small, high-performing business systems team that consists of an Associate Director of Business Systems and a Salesforce Administrator
Collaborate with your team to ensure data quality and seamless system integrations
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director role, preferably in an organization experiencing rapid growth
Proven expertise in Strategic IT Planning, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Solid understanding of AI technologies (e.g., machine learning, natural language processing) and their practical applications
Expert-level knowledge of modern cloud-based productivity suites like Google Workspace and collaboration tools like Slack
Demonstrated success in leading business process improvement initiatives in a small organization through technology
Extensive knowledge of current data security best practices, governance frameworks, and compliance regulations
Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and IT cost control
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical staff and executive leadership
Company
Climate Lead
By serving as an impartial guide, Climate Lead equips new climate philanthropists with the information and insights they need to drive transformative solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase