Director of Information Technology - Pittsburgh, PA

About the role

The Director of Information Technology serves as the Foundation's senior technology leader and trusted advisor on technology strategy, cybersecurity, enterprise risk, data governance, and responsible AI adoption.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a technology roadmap that aligns with organizational priorities
• Protect sensitive information and ensure cyber resilience
• Enable staff to leverage technology for improved collaboration, decision-making, and organizational effectiveness
• Lead enterprise technology initiatives
• Oversee infrastructure and vendor partnerships
• Champion change management
• Foster a culture where technology is secure, accessible, and a strategic business enabler
• Guide the implementation of artificial intelligence, establishing governance, identifying practical business applications, and ensuring responsible, ethical, and secure technology adoption

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity initiatives
• Managing enterprise technology risk
• Strengthening data governance
• Guiding digital transformation
• Helping organizations adopt new technologies through thoughtful change management
• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field
• Approximately ten years of progressive technology leadership experience, including at least five years leading people and teams

Qualifications

• Strategic technology executive with strong business acumen
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
• Collaborative leadership style inspiring confidence across all levels of the organization
• Passionate advocate for The Heinz Endowments' core values
• Collaborative leadership style and exceptional relationship-building skills
• Effective communicator with diverse audiences
• Balance operational excellence, cybersecurity, and risk management with thoughtful adoption of emerging technologies
• Develop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing technology team

Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Strong cybersecurity and risk management skills
• Data governance and AI adoption expertise
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Leadership and mentoring skills

Benefits

• Compensation range: $170,000 - $192,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, and paid parking downtown