Director of Information Technology; IT

Employment

Director of Information Technology (IT)

The Skillman Foundation

Full-Time

$130,000 to $180,000

/ Yearly

No

Founded in 1960, The Skillman Foundation works to transform the education system, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit youth. In 2024, we launched People Powered Education, a ten-year initiative that equips youth, educators, parents, and communities to collaborate with policy and systems leaders to advance excellent and equitable education in Detroit. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We’re looking for a Director of Information Technology (IT) to lead with both strategy and heart. Are you someone who is ready to drive the Foundation’s technology strategy to power our mission — and the people behind it? Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of IT will lead a comprehensive technology function in support of the Foundation’s mission.

They will bring information cohesion, institutional expertise, and long-term vision to a function of growing importance and complexity.

The Director of IT will be responsible for the quality delivery of all IT services and provide leadership in support of multiple efforts to modernize the Foundation’s IT systems and increase user productivity. This role also includes responsibilities in leading the strategic planning and implementation of IT systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity protocols.

• Ensure service levels, deliverables, and priorities reflect the Foundation’s evolving technological needs. Evaluate the Foundation’s external technology partners’ performance, cohesiveness with the Foundation’s mission and strategic goals, and continue to identify opportunities to optimize the relationship over time.
• Act as the project lead for system-level improvements and implementations with leadership on evaluation and system integration with the Foundation’s existing systems. This includes implementing new systems (i.e., customer relationship management (CRM)) and integrating existing data tools to advance the Foundation’s strategic mission. This will include data security, team training, and managing the ongoing maintenance of all internal system updates.
• Enhance information technology (IT) systems for secure, efficient operations and knowledge management, including collaborating with external consultants to maintain and optimize the Foundation’s infrastructure and implement solutions that support the Foundation’s organizational goals.

• Develop a multi-year technology roadmap in collaboration with the COO and the Foundation’s external technology partner. Advise the Foundation’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on emerging technologies, associated risks, and investment decisions aligned with the Foundation’s strategic direction.

• Provide strategic oversight of specific solutions, including artificial intelligence (AI), grants management systems, financial systems, document management, and collaboration tools. Partner with the technology associate and outsourced partner on implementation, upgrades, and day-to-day support.

• Establish and maintain cybersecurity protocols and data governance policies appropriate for an organization handling sensitive grantee, financial, and personnel data. Ensure alignment with legal requirements and best practices for the Foundation.

• Develop policies for data privacy, retention, and access controls in coordination with legal counsel and outsourced technology partner.

• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning in partnership with COO and the outsourced technology partner,…