Senior Director, Technology

Directly reporting to the Managing Director, Operations and Data, the Senior Director, Technology is responsible for management of the teams overseeing IT administration and operations, data tool and system management, technology product and project management, and cybersecurity, as well as serving as a strategic thought leader for the organization on technological strategy, risk and governance. The Senior Director, Technology will work to unify the various technology functions across the organization while keeping up to date with the industry best practices and emerging technologies. 

Responsibilities include:

IT, Tech Product and Data Tool Management and Leadership 

• Oversee teams managing day-to-day operations of the following: 
• IT Team. Information technology function, including directing existing IT support staff who support helpdesk function, system administration, staff onboarding and offboarding, access control, device procurement, hardware inventory and management, and new office build out 
• Data Department. Data tools and systems management function, including two teams, a data management team and data engineering & analytics, that manage and support the day to day operation, engineering and integration of data tools and systems, and analytics 
• Product and Project Management Team.  Product and project management function, including product inventory, discovery and contract negotiations for technology-based systems/services, and implementation of new technology
• Evaluate overall operations of information technology, product management, and data tools and systems and recommend enhancements, including enhancing, developing and establishing documented operating policies and procedures  
• Collaborate with the appropriate departments to assess and recommend technologies that support organizational need, and provide technological guidance within the organization
• Manage a broad set of third-party relationships with data management and technology vendors and integrations with those vendors’ tools supporting the organization’s initiatives.
• Establish and maintain credibility among senior management regarding technology initiatives, strategies, and long-term planning, and advise senior management on strategic systems conversions and integrations in support of organizational goals and objectives
• Participate as a member of the senior leadership team in establishing processes of direction and control to ensure risks are managed appropriately and the organization’s resources are used responsibly
• Foster an environment of collaboration, personal investment, accountability and knowledge sharing with respect to data and technology across all other departments
• Oversee ongoing improvements and the feasibility of system enhancements
• Propose and manage budgets for technology-related projects

Cybersecurity

• Serve as a central point of contact for cybersecurity decision making, oversight and communications for the organization
• Manage external CISO/MSSP service,  ensuring that:
• Information security risk is effectively managed and communicated throughout the organization   
• Organization-wide information security plan, recovery and business continuity plan, and incident response plans and runbooks are maintained
• Stay up to date on threat intelligence and cyber warfare techniques as it relates to defending an advocacy political organization from nation-state actors
• Manage overall system and application inventory and ensure proper controls are in place for security, monitoring, and privacy compliance
• Develop and lead the litigation hold process in partnership with the General Counsel

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in the technology arena, with a focus on technology operations 
• Significant experience in leading and developing a team, including a minimum of 5 years of management experience 
• Experience working with nonprofit, advocacy or political organizations is strongly preferred 
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate expectations, inspire and motivate all levels of staff
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and proactively
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a diverse team
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of all stakeholders
• Commitment to the mission of our organization 
• Creative problem solver who is results-oriented with a customer-focused mindset and who can initiate new ideas and perspectives to existing procedures
• The ability to seek data and input from others, inspire trust and buy-in from others through collaboration
• Ability to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain focus on priorities; acting with decisiveness and integrity
• Excellent judgment, and ability to model respect and discretion
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

The annualized salary range for this position is $200K-$225K.  Everytown offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off; a 401(k) match; education assistance and more.

About Everytown for Gun Safety

Everytown is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation with nearly ten million supporters, including parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners, and Americans fighting for common sense gun safety. Through victories in Congress, statehouses, corporate America, the courts, and town halls across the country, Everytown is helping change how Americans think about this public health threat. At the core of Everytown is Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement of American mothers founded the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy, and Students Demand Action. Learn more at everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.

You can learn about the framework that guides our work by viewing Everytown's Organizations Values.

Everytown for Gun Safety provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.