Director, Technology and Data Services

Illinoissolar; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Technology & Data Services in Chicago, IL. This remote position requires strong leadership in technology and data solutions, overseeing a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have over eight years of experience, strategic thinking abilities, and a commitment to equity. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401k contribution

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in technology leadership roles.
• Experience overseeing software development and system integration.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and data services functions.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of developers and engineers.
• Align technology strategies with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

AWS

Jira

Git

Job description

The Director of Technology & Data Services leads the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Elevate’s technology platforms and data infrastructure. This role is responsible for overseeing a multidisciplinary team composed of developers, Salesforce engineers, and solution architects (currently 14 team members), ensuring effective delivery of scalable, mission-aligned solutions. The Director drives innovation, system integration, and technical excellence to support Elevate’s climate and equity-focused programs. This role collaborates closely with program, product, and leadership teams to align technical initiatives with organizational strategy.

The Director reports to the Vice President of Technology. This position is remote and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all technology and data services functions, including software development, Salesforce architecture, and system integration.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional team of developers, engineers, and solution architects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology and data strategies with organizational goals and program needs.
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of technical solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with Elevate’s equity-focused mission.
• Ensure effective project planning, resourcing, and execution across multiple technical workstreams.
• Guide the evolution and governance of data architecture, systems architecture, and development practices.
• Promote best practices in Agile, DevOps, and user-centered design.
• Champion continuous improvement in team performance, system reliability, and technology adoption.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• At least eight (8+) years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, including team management
• Proven experience overseeing software development, Salesforce platform engineering, and enterprise system integration
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and cloud-based technologies
• Experience leading diverse, distributed technical teams in a mission-driven or nonprofit context preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day operations
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-focused technology solutions
• Familiarity with platforms and tools such as Salesforce, AWS, Git, Jira, and modern web technologies

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $110,000 – $130,000, based on experience.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodation.

Please note that Elevate will only contact candidates via an elevatenp.org email address. We will never ask a candidate for payment of any kind as part of the hiring or onboarding process or send payment to any candidate prior to completing the hiring and onboarding process.

No phone calls please.

Stay Connected

Join our email list for news and updates.