Director of IT in Seattle, Washington at Sound Generations

WHO is Sound Generations?

We are a comprehensive non-profit organization that serves older adults and people with disabilities in King County. Our mission is to partner with older adults to provide accessible and inclusive services so they can age their way.

We are currently seeking a Director of Information Technology to join our team in Seattle, WA.

What will YOU do?

The Director of IT manages and directs the organization’s information technology (IT) operations, ensuring the department provides efficient and effective technical support leadership and service.

What experience do YOU bring?

We are seeking an IT professional who is familiar with or has worked in a human service providing non-profit with five years of business technology, security, customer-focused approach, and strategic guidance. The individual selected will hold emotional intelligence and relationship building as a core competency.

Pay Rate: $160,000 – 175,000 per year.

Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Great Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance coverage for the employee and cost-sharing for family members.
• Employer contribution to 401k plan.
• 4 weeks paid vacation. Plus, paid sick leave, 13 paid holidays (11 scheduled and 2 floating holidays/personal days).
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter benefits and more!
  

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance, insight, and knowledge about technology trends, risks, and innovations both to the organization and IT Department. Create an organizational data strategy to support our evolution as a data centered organization.
• Provide overall leadership and direction for Computing Platforms, Network, Cloud Technology, IT Compliance, and Cyber Security.
• Lead development and implementation processes for the organization’s IT systems.
• Develop and implement business continuity plans and protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss.
• Oversee security of systems, networks, and enterprise information. Facilitate IT security audits and/or investigations.
• Analyze IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs.
• Develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures governing the overall delivery of IT services.
• Build and develop the technology team in a collaborative and effective healthy work environment. Build, train, and evaluate the technology team members.
• Provide strategic direction to the department and ensure alignment with the organizational mission.
• Develop and manage assigned budgets and operating plans. Reconcile, code, and approve invoices.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate program/department operations. Analyze data and prepare reports.
• Maintain legal and contractual compliance.
• Represent the organization to external stakeholders and audiences. Establish strong relationships with community partners serving diverse communities of older adults and people with disabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. And/or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• Five (5) years related experience required with at least two (2) years' supervisory experience.

Sound Generations is an equal opportunity employer, and we value our diverse workforce. We welcome everyone who is interested in serving our local communities. Please contact our HR Team at hr@soundgenerations.org for help with accommodations or if you have any questions.

HOW do I Apply?
Please visit: https://soundgenerations.org/careers/

This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be no later than May 23, 2025. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to Sound Generations.

Note: We do not provide sponsorship for a work visa or work authorizations.