Director of Technology Operations & Digital Transformation

Position Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Location: Flexible (remote); Must be located and eligible to work in the U.S. now and in the future. Must be based in Mountain, Central, or Eastern US time zones.

Salary Range: $108,000 - $130,000

Closing Date: July 31, 2026

Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until we have a sufficient pool of diverse candidates who meet the job requirements, at which point we may pause the review of new applications before the stated deadline. Please understand you may not be contacted for several weeks after you apply.

Ideal Start Date: 2-4 weeks after offer

About the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

CDP began in 2010 with the goal of pioneering the practice of strategic disaster philanthropy. Since then, it has grown in its ambition, envisioning a world where the impact of disasters is minimized through thoughtful, equitable and responsive recovery for all. CDP has a $40 million budget and a team of more than 40 staff members working remotely across the U.S.

CDP is a trusted partner, expert, and authoritative resource, helping hundreds of individuals, foundations, and corporations boost the impact of philanthropic giving in response to disasters and humanitarian crises by supporting equitable recovery and addressing the root causes of vulnerabilities worldwide.

In 2025, CDP awarded approximately $33 million through 158 grants to grantee partners worldwide, demonstrated thought leadership through webinars, blog posts, featured speaking engagements and other events, and served 14+ philanthropic partners through consulting efforts.

• In 2020, CDP was a featured nonprofit for the 14th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.
• CDP has earned Charity Navigator’s Four-Star Charity rating and Candid’s Platinum Transparency seal.

As an organization grounded in racial and intersectional equity, our team members are deeply committed to strengthening communities that are most vulnerable to disasters due to systemic inequities. We are guided by our values of integrity, boldness and innovation, humility, and empathy in all we do in pursuit of our mission.

Bottom line: We aspire to walk the talk of anti-racism and to treat each other and our partners in ways that inspire trust, creativity, learning and care. Be a part of our fast-growing team that offers countless ways to help communities thrive. Join us!

Responsibilities & Duties

Reporting to the chief operating officer (COO), the director of technology operations serves as CDP's senior technology leader and strategic advisor. This role is responsible for advancing the organization's technology strategy, enterprise systems, digital transformation and operational technology capabilities.

The director partners closely with the executive team to ensure technology investments support CDP's strategic priorities, strengthen organizational resilience, improve operational effectiveness and enhance the employee experience across a fully remote workforce. This role provides enterprise leadership through influence, collaboration, innovation and sound governance while ensuring technology remains a strategic enabler of CDP's mission.

In partnership with the COO, the director leads and implements the organization's technology roadmap, enterprise applications, collaboration platforms, business intelligence initiatives, cybersecurity program, AI governance, technology operations and managed technology service providers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, responsible innovation and operational excellence.

As a fully remote workforce, CDP prioritizes employee engagement and relationship building in service of a collaborative culture rooted in equity. To this end, in-person team retreats are scheduled throughout the year in different regions of the U.S. This role will be expected to attend 2-3 retreats per year, which average 3-5 days of travel.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline.
• ≥ 10 years of relevant progressive professional experience leading enterprise technology operations, digital transformation, information systems or technology strategy.
• Demonstrated success leading digital transformation and enterprise technology modernization initiatives.
• Proven experience overseeing Managed Service Provider (MSP), strategic technology vendors and enterprise software ecosystems.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Teams, cloud collaboration technologies, cybersecurity governance, enterprise applications and business intelligence platforms.
• Experience developing technology governance, policies, standards and organizational technology roadmaps.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while effectively managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to advancing racial and intersectional equity and fostering inclusive workplace practices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate recommended strategies and actions to a variety of audiences.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter via this link. Applications must highlight competencies against requirements.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please.