Overview:

The Senior Director of Technology is a strategic and operational leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s technology vision. This role owns and governs enterprise systems, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data strategy, and innovation initiatives, including artificial intelligence. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Director ensures that technology investments are aligned with organizational priorities, scalable, secure, and enable mission impact across a geographically distributed workforce. This role provides executive guidance on enterprise technology strategy, prioritization, vendor selection, and architectural direction across the organization.

Serving as a key member of the Internal Operations Leadership team and a strategic parter and advisor to enterprise leaders, this role will ensure that the overall technology strategy supports mission critical business objectives and delivers measurable and sustainable change and adoption of technology features.  This role is pivotal to driving the CDC Foundation’s technology posture into the future.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Enterprise Technology Strategy and Alignment 

• Develop and execute a multi-year technology strategy aligned with organizational goals and mission priorities.
• Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on technology trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure enterprise systems (CRM, HRIS, ERP,grantsmanagement) are integrated and optimized.

IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Establish andmaintainIT governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Ensure cybersecurity posture aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Finance to embed strong internal controls within systems and workflows.

Infrastructure and Operations

• Own and direct IT infrastructure including cloud platforms, networks, and end-user systems.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of all technology services.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT service delivery and support models.

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

• Lead enterprise data strategy ensuring integrity, accessibility, and governance.
• Advance analytics capabilities to support data-driven decision-making.
• Identifyand implement AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency and outcomes.

Vendor and Financial Accountability

• Own vendor strategy and direct vendor relationships, contracts, and performance expectations.
• Own and approve the IT budget aligned to strategic priorities.
• Optimizetechnology investments to maximize ROI.
• Own and make final decisions on vendor solution selection and making executive decisions based on operational needs 

Team Leadership and Development

• Design, build, and lead a high-performing technology organization.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Develop talent pipelines and succession planning strategies.

Change Management and Adoption

• Lead organizational change efforts related to technology initiatives.
• Drive user adoption through training, communication, and engagement.
• Ensure seamless implementation of new systems and tools.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field;Master’spreferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise systems, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and data management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor ecosystems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification preferred.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) preferred

Core Competencies and Metrics for Success: 

• Enterprise System Integration: Achieve measurable reduction in manual processes and improved data consistency.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management:Maintaincompliance and reduce security incidents year-over-year.
• Technology Adoption: Increase user adoption ratesofnew systems and tools.
• Operational Efficiency: Deliver cost savings or efficiency gains through technology optimization.
• Team Performance: Build andretaina high-performing team with strong engagement scores.

The CDC Foundation helps the public health system—state and local health departments, community organizations, international partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—save and improve lives by unleashing the power of partnerships to protect communities in America and across the globe. We are an independent nonprofit created by Congress to establish philanthropic and private-sector partnerships to improve the public’s health and safety. Since 1995, the Foundation has launched nearly 1,500 programs and projects to protect communities from health threats like cardiovascular disease, cancer, malaria, HIV, Ebola and Zika. Disease prevention and control saves lives and money, and investing in public health through the CDC Foundation leads to early detection and containment of outbreaks, preventing widespread illness and loss of life. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.