Senior Director, Technology & Systems

Point Foundation

. Own Point Foundation's technology roadmap and strategy, translating organizational growth goals into systems and infrastructure plans .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technology strategy and systems leadership, with a strong focus on data governance, cybersecurity, and vendor management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

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Technology Strategy OwnershipVendor Management ExperienceData Governance KnowledgeCybersecurity Policy DevelopmentProject Management Expertise

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Hard Skills

Technology Roadmap DevelopmentAI Tool Evaluation and DeploymentCRM Platform ExperienceCloud Collaboration EnvironmentsBudget ManagementChange ManagementIncident Response PlanningMulti-Stakeholder Initiative ManagementContract NegotiationOrganizational Scaling

Soft Skills

Strong Executive PresenceVerbal CommunicationHighly OrganizedIntellectual CuriosityDiscretion and Sound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceBlackbaudMicrosoft 365Cloud Collaboration ToolsAI Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPPMP

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Technology LeadershipOrganizational GrowthData StandardsTechnology Performance ReportingEquity and Inclusion Commitment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Point Foundation's technology roadmap and strategy, translating organizational growth goals into systems and infrastructure plans
Serve as the internal authority on technology decisions, investments, and implementations
Evaluate the technology stack and sequence investments for organizational scale
Manage the technology budget and allocate resources across vendors, licenses, staff, and projects
Establish organization-wide standards for evaluating, procuring, and implementing technology
Report technology performance, risk, and roadmap progress to senior leadership and the Board as needed
Advise Program Operations and Development Operations on data governance, CRM strategy, and cybersecurity
Establish organization-wide data standards across Program, Development, and Finance systems
Set cybersecurity policy, including training, access management, and incident response
Manage retained IT and technology vendor relationships, KPIs, RFPs, selections, and contract negotiations
Oversee day-to-day IT infrastructure and support, including cloud collaboration environments, hardware, access, and business continuity
Evaluate the balance between in-house capability and external vendor support
Lead AI integration, staff training, change management, usage policy, and risk guardrails
Lead organizational change management for new systems and processes
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports
Translate technical decisions into actionable terms for non-technical leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10+ years in technology or systems leadership
At least 3-5 years at a senior or director level owning technology strategy at a nonprofit or an organization going through significant growth or scaling
Demonstrated project management experience running multi-stakeholder initiatives with competing timelines through to completion
Vendor and contract management experience, including running RFP processes for technology consultants and vendors
Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Blackbaud, or equivalent
Experience with cloud collaboration environments such as Microsoft 365
Hands-on experience evaluating and deploying AI tools in an organizational setting, including adoption, training, and risk
Proven ability to lead technology strategy cross-functionally and translate technical decisions for non-technical department leaders
Working knowledge of data governance and cybersecurity policy, standards, and practice
Ability to manage internal staff and external vendors across a complex organization
Intellectual curiosity and drive to stay current on best-in-class technology and systems practices
Strong executive presence and verbal communication, including presenting to senior leadership and the Board
Highly organized and deadline-driven, managing multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment
Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive organizational and constituent data
Passion for Point's mission and enthusiasm about communicating the organization's philosophy, mission, and values
Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion
Preferred: experience with Claude or comparable AI platforms; enterprise-level software management and deployment experience; security certification such as CISSP or project management certification such as PMP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance available
Accommodations offered proactively throughout the application, screening, interview, and work sample process