Director of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology

About Our Client

Our client is one of the region's most respected philanthropic organizations, dedicated to improving quality of life through strategic investments, partnerships, and civic leadership. Technology has become a strategic enabler of the organization's mission. Following significant investments in cloud technologies, enterprise applications, collaboration platforms, and data capabilities, the organization is seeking a visionary technology leader to strengthen cybersecurity, advance responsible AI adoption, enhance data governance, and help shape its digital future.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance & Administration, the Director of Information Technology serves as the organization's senior technology leader and trusted advisor. This executive will develop and execute a technology roadmap that aligns with organizational priorities while strengthening cybersecurity, improving cyber resilience, advancing responsible AI, and ensuring technology investments support collaboration, decision-making, and organizational effectiveness.

The Director will lead enterprise technology initiatives, oversee infrastructure and vendor partnerships, champion change management, and foster a culture where technology is viewed as a secure, accessible, and strategic business enabler. This position is based in Pittsburgh and follows a hybrid schedule with four days in the office and remote work on Fridays.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic technology executive who understands that technology is a business enabler—not simply an operational function. They combine deep technical expertise with business acumen and have successfully led cybersecurity initiatives, enterprise technology risk, digital transformation, data governance, and organizational change. Equally important, they possess executive presence, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

This is an opportunity to do more than lead technology—you will help shape the digital future of a premier mission-driven organization. The successful candidate will influence enterprise strategy, strengthen cybersecurity, advance responsible AI, improve data governance, and create a secure, resilient technology environment that supports meaningful community impact.

The successful candidate will:

· Champion collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

· Translate technical concepts into clear business language.

· Balance operational excellence, cybersecurity, and innovation.

· Develop and mentor a high-performing technology team.

· Bring approximately 10 years of progressive technology leadership experience, including at least five years leading people.