Technology Director

Animal Legal Defense Fund

. Lead ALDF’s Technology Department and set its strategic direction .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $153,094 - $169,204 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity, information governance, and strategic technology planning, with a strong focus on managing technology teams and implementing enterprise platforms like Salesforce. Proven ability to develop policies, oversee compliance with regulations, and foster collaboration across departments.

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Cybersecurity ManagementSalesforce ImplementationAI GovernanceTechnology Strategy DevelopmentVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityInformation GovernanceSalesforceMicrosoft 365Project ManagementSystem PlanningRisk ManagementData Privacy ComplianceTechnology Budget ManagementLegal Case Management Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationMotivational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AsanaMicrosoft Office SuiteCloud SystemsEnd-User DevicesTechnology Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Information ManagementData Protection LawsPCI StandardsTechnology AuditBusiness Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead ALDF’s Technology Department and set its strategic direction
Own cybersecurity, information governance, and the security posture of the technology environment
Oversee responsible adoption and governance of AI tools
Direct strategy, security, administration, integrations, licensing, and multi-year implementation of Salesforce
Manage the Technology Department budget
Supervise the Technology Manager and Database Administrator
Translate organizational goals into a Technology roadmap
Develop and implement technology strategies, policies, processes, and procedures
Lead technology planning with the Leadership Team and stakeholders
Set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and provide career development guidance
Lead and motivate the Technology team and foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture
Evaluate emerging technologies and their organizational impact
Analyze infrastructure and systems performance, operating costs, productivity, and upgrade needs
Oversee maintenance and upgrades for networks, cloud systems, and end-user devices
Ensure system availability, backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity
Develop and enforce cybersecurity protocols and incident response procedures
Ensure compliance with data privacy laws, security regulations, and PCI standards
Lead the annual Technology security audit and related investigations
Develop and maintain information governance and risk management policies
Manage strategic and contractual vendor and service-provider relationships
Collaborate with departments to meet technology needs and translate technical concepts into practical solutions
Ensure documentation, user training, and support for internal technology systems, security, and tools
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
At least 7 years of experience in technology with broad knowledge of information management and protection laws, regulations, and best practices
3+ years of supervisory experience developing and motivating technology teams
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, CRM platforms, especially Salesforce, cloud platforms, especially Microsoft 365, and legal case management systems
Experience leading a CRM or other enterprise platform implementation, preferably Salesforce
Familiarity with AI governance and responsible adoption of AI tools
Strong strategic, project management, and organizational skills
Experience with Asana is a plus
Skilled in written, verbal, and presentation communication
Proficient in current technology systems and management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Strong track record in system planning and implementation
Proven experience managing vendor/consultant, technology team, and internal stakeholder relationships
Risk management mindset with strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Animal Legal Defense Fund
Ability to travel periodically for staff meetings and retreats
U.S. work authorization and eligibility verification required
Personal United States address required; primarily working from that address

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental, life, and vision benefits (100% employer paid)
FSA and DCA available
192 hours of PTO
19 paid holidays
1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years of continuous employment
401(k) plan with a 5% employer contribution after one year of employment
Alternative work schedules available at manager’s discretion
Healthy work/life balance
Periodic staff meetings and retreats travel (estimated 1–3 trips annually)