Head Of Information Technology And Cybersecurity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) provides strategic leadership, vision, and management of all technology initiatives across the organization. The CTO ensures that technology systems, data practices, and digital infrastructure advance the institutions mission, organizational efficiency, and longterm sustainability. This role partners closely with all divisions of the organization to support key operational functions including database management for fundraising, donor engagement, and ticket sales, in addition to audit and compliance reporting. This position will supervise the Director of Technology Infrastructure.

Strategic Leadership & Planning

Provide thought leadership on digital transformation, data governance, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies relevant to nonprofits and cultural institutions.

Work with the executive team to ensure technology supports growth and innovation.

Technology Operations & Infrastructure

Oversee the maintenance, security, and performance of all IT systems, networks, and hardware to ensure reliability across the entire organization.

Lead enterprise-wide upgrades, cloud migrations, and modernization efforts to improve efficiency and reduce technical debt.

Establish and enforce cybersecurity protocols, data protection policies, disaster recovery planning, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., Team Leadership & Project Management

Manage, mentor, and develop the IT department, building a strong service-oriented culture with clear priorities and accountability.

Create project management structures to ensure timely and successful delivery of technology initiatives.

Oversee technology platforms that support fundraising, ticket sales, membership, and donor stewardship (e.g., CRM, ticketing platforms, payment processing).

Ensure seamless integration and data flow between systems used by Development, Finance, and Marketing.

Partner with leadership to optimize donor data practices, reporting, segmentation, and digital fundraising capabilities.

Digital Engagement & Innovation

Support digital initiatives such as online ticketing, web platforms, mobile experiences, virtual programming, and digital accessibility tools.

Identify opportunities to enhance patron engagement and improve the customer journey through technology.

Stay current with trends in digital user experience, cultural institution technology, and nonprofit enterprise tools.

Develop and oversee the IT budget, ensuring costeffective decisionmaking and transparency.

Negotiate contracts, service-level agreements, and technology purchases.

Ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in IT, including at least 8 years managing diverse teams.

Bachelors degree required, advanced degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.

Comfortable navigating change and leading teams through growth and transformation.

Expertise in CRM and ticketing systems (e.g., Tessitura, Salesforce, Blackbaud, or equivalent).

Strong background in IT operations, cloud environments, data governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices; Demonstrated ability to design and implement cybersecurity policies, training programs, and risk‑mitigation strategies.

Experience with threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response planning.

Hands‑on experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM solutions, encryption, and network security architecture.

Familiarity with compliance requirements including PCIDSS, data privacy laws, and safeguarding payment and donor information.

New York City Ballet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. To this end, we are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values and reflects inclusion, equity and access for all. We are inspired by our founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this nation. In pursuit of their vision, we are committed to all by educating, developing, and supporting an organization that welcomes and amplifies the voices and lived experiences of everyone.

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