Director, Data – IT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of EdReports' data, analytics, and internal technology functions.

• Formulate and implement the organization’s strategy for data and internal technology.

• Direct the design, execution, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of the data ecosystem, comprising data warehouses, pipelines, reporting frameworks, and business intelligence dashboards.

• Uphold and enhance data governance to ensure data quality, security, privacy, accessibility, and responsible management.

• Establish organization-wide standards for knowledge management, collaboration tools, information architecture, document management, AI integration, and governance.

• Manage daily IT operations, including end-user support, system administration, device lifecycle management, cybersecurity, business continuity, and internal technology systems.

• Assess, select, implement, and oversee internal technology solutions and vendor partnerships, including software procurement, staff training, and MSP management.

• Drive organization-wide adoption and change management for data and technology projects.

• Oversee Data & IT resource planning and provide recommendations for technology investments.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop one direct report.

• Create a prioritized Data & IT roadmap and carry out priority initiatives.

• Foster trusted partnerships throughout the organization to support informed decision-making and operational excellence.

• Travel nationally as required for organizational needs and professional development.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong passion for EdReports' mission and vision, core values, and a commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity.

• Over 6 years of progressive experience in building and executing data or analytics functions, including managing complex technology projects.

• 3–5 years of experience in supervising and developing direct reports while holding teams accountable to KPIs.

• Proven ability to translate organizational strategy and stakeholder needs into prioritized technology roadmaps, while navigating competing priorities and resource limitations, leading complex cross-functional initiatives from implementation to adoption.

• Strong technical proficiency in SQL, data architecture, analytics, and modern data platforms.

• Experience in evaluating, managing, and enhancing enterprise technology solutions.

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining SaaS and data platforms.

• Expertise in integrating workflow automation, AI-enabled tools, and business systems.

• Experience in establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving data governance, data quality, privacy, and security practices.

• Knowledge in overseeing internal IT operations, including end-user support, managing technology vendors and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), cybersecurity, device management, and business continuity.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to build strong partnerships across teams and engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Must reside in and have authorization to work in the United States.

• Preferred: experience within a nonprofit, education, or EdTech organization.

• Preferred: familiarity with Salesforce and related reporting, integrations, or administration.

• Preferred: experience with modern cloud data platforms, business intelligence tools, and ETL/ELT technologies.

• Preferred: experience supporting fully remote or distributed teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time.

• 21 days of paid holidays and office closure days in 2026.

• Monthly Communications Reimbursement.

• Initial stipend for home office and technology setup.

• EdReports covers 90% of health care costs for both the employee and their immediate family.

• 401k eligibility after six months of employment, including safe harbor and employer matching.