What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Information Technology position at Guide Dogs for the Blind?
Oversee technology security and innovation to protect our campus.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we train guide dogs to create partnerships with individuals who are blind and visually impaired. We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Information Technology to serve as a member of GDB’s leadership team and provide strategic and operational oversight of all IT functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll lead enterprise-wide technology strategy, cybersecurity, data systems, infrastructure, accessibility, and emergency preparedness in support of GDB’s long-term sustainability and impact. This is a campus-based position with hybrid work schedule available after an initial onboarding period.
What you’ll do:
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently – to live the life they want to live. As the largest guide dog school in North America, we have graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teams from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. Join our team of more than 300 employees and share your passion for our mission.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please feel free to contact our Human Resources department.
Pay Range:
$190,000-$211,000/year
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we train guide dogs to create partnerships with individuals who are blind and visually impaired. We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Information Technology to serve as a member of GDB’s leadership team and provide strategic and operational oversight of all IT functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll lead enterprise-wide technology strategy, cybersecurity, data systems, infrastructure, accessibility, and emergency preparedness in support of GDB’s long-term sustainability and impact. This is a campus-based position with hybrid work schedule available after an initial onboarding period.
What you’ll do:
- Set and execute GDB’s enterprise technology vision and roadmap, defining standards, governance, policies, and change management frameworks while collaborating with leadership, the IT Steering Committee, and stakeholders to prioritize initiatives that support strategic and operational goals
- Lead innovation, data, and AI strategy, identifying opportunities for automation, data-driven decision-making, improved user experiences, and system integration while ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and usability across constituent-facing and internal platforms
- Oversee cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, serving as GDB’s Information and Data Security Officer and developing comprehensive programs for threat monitoring, incident response, backup and recovery, regulatory compliance, cyber-insurance eligibility, and protection of sensitive health and financial data
- Direct IT operations, infrastructure, and vendor partnerships, managing enterprise applications, networks, cloud systems, Salesforce environments, contracts, service agreements, and relationships with consultants and suppliers to ensure performance, reliability, and best value
- Manage IT financial planning and organizational leadership, including development and oversight of the operating budget and technology-related capital project budgets, leading staff and contractors across remote and hybrid environments, and representing IT in organization-wide initiatives and external partnerships
- Lead emergency preparedness and response efforts, chairing the California Emergency Command Team and coordinating campus-wide emergency planning, drills, training, and incident response to safeguard staff, canines, constituents, facilities, and critical systems
- Leading technology that directly supports a life-changing mission
- Shaping long-term innovation, security, and accessibility strategy
- Collaborating with a passionate, mission-focused leadership team
- Working on our beautiful San Rafael campus with hybrid flexibility
- Making a measurable impact on people, data, and dogs nationwide
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field preferred; master’s degree, certifications, and emergency preparedness training desirable
- 8 years of progressively responsible IT leadership experience in complex environments handling sensitive health and financial data, and strong budgeting, contract negotiation, and vendor management experience
- Deep expertise in cybersecurity, infrastructure, data architecture, risk management, compliance, and system integration and demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise technology strategies, governance frameworks, and roadmaps
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences and lead diverse teams across multiple locations and time zones (remote, hybrid, and on-campus)
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently – to live the life they want to live. As the largest guide dog school in North America, we have graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teams from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. Join our team of more than 300 employees and share your passion for our mission.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please feel free to contact our Human Resources department.
Pay Range:
$190,000-$211,000/year
Salary : $190,000 - $211,000