Hybrid Director of Data and IT

at Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)

• Job title: Director of Data and IT
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $147,000 - $170,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, El Cerrito, United States

About the role

• Director of Data and IT overseeing technology and strategic operations at BACR. Leading initiatives for data management and innovations while managing a team in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy and technology operations plan that supports organizational objectives and sustainable growth.
• Work closely with the CAO and Senior Management Team to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support BACR’s mission and vision.
• Lead with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, cultivating a culture grounded in BACR values. Inspire the team to embody these values.
• Lead technology improvements and innovations to ensure data quality and integrity, operational efficiencies, strong staff and client user experience, and organizational scalability.
• Budget management: Develop and manage an annual IT budget
• Stay up to date on emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Work collaboratively with staff across the organization to understand technology needs, improve user adoption and develop tailored solutions.
• Supervise the IT Manager, Salesforce Administrator, and Workday Administrator; set clear goals, provide coaching, and regular performance reviews to address staff development and support needs
• Ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of all IT infrastructure, including hardware, mobile devices, software, SaaS applications, cloud services, integrations, and networks.
• Manage the full lifecycle of IT systems and tools, including Google Workspace, Microsoft, Workday, and Salesforce platforms.
• Implement and maintain best practices in IT governance, risk management, privacy, and security in accordance with relevant frameworks and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of IT management experience, ideally in a nonprofit or community-based environment.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce, IT systems, cloud technologies, systems integrations, InfoSec, and data management and analysis. (AI and Workday experience a plus)
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, teams, vendors, and cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Benefits

• 16 paid BACR Holidays, generous paid time off benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit, hospital indemnity, life insurance, flexible spending account (transit, medical, dependent), 403b program, pet insurance, WellHub
• Professional Development opportunities