Director, Enterprise Applications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for NAIS’s enterprise application portfolio.

• Ensure that systems are secure, dependable, and aligned with the organization's strategic goals.

• Lead the strategy and implementation of both internal and member-facing applications and essential platforms.

• Promote alignment across application development, vendor collaborations, governance practices, and the integration of emerging technologies.

• Collaborate with the Vice President for Information Technology to involve NAIS staff in the selection and execution of internal applications.

• Act as a key representative for NAIS’s member-facing platforms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 7 years of experience in IT leadership, application management, or program management.

• At least 2 years of practical software development experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience integrating generative and agentive AI systems into application development workflows and customer-facing products.

• Experience in managing enterprise applications within a vendor-driven setting.

• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and communication.

• Familiarity with software development and project management processes.

• Experience with agile methodology and continuous delivery practices.

• Knowledge of current application and AI development security frameworks.

• Proven experience in managing both contracted and in-house staff.

• Experience in developing and maintaining multi-year operational budgets.

• Preferred: Experience in nonprofit, education, or association sectors.

• Understanding of data platforms, web systems, and identity management (SSO).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Competitive compensation package.