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Director, Enterprise Systems, Technology & Data

PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/12/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Enterprise Systems, Technology and Data provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for PCMA’s cloud-first technology ecosystems, with a primary focus on Salesforce, Microsoft 365 and integrated enterprise applications This role oversees the organization’s core business platforms, data integrity, security and end-user technology experience. The Director ensures that all systems, applications, integrations, and infrastructure are secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals while leading the Salesforce IT team to deliver a resilient, high-preforming environment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide direction, supervision and performance management for Enterprise Application Administrator and Systems Administrator roles.
  • Establish departmental priorities, technical standards, and best practices across systems, applications, integrations, data, and security.
  • Oversee administration, optimization, and roadmap planning for Salesforce, Microsoft, AMS platforms, and cloud systems.
  • Ensure application change management, release management, and deployments follow SDLC, Agile, and DevOps standards.
  • Manage cloud and limited on-premises infrastructure, including servers, networking, VPN, device management, firewalls, and backup solutions.
  • Maintain PCMA’s data integrity is sound by performing data quality controls, policies, monitoring and ongoing governance.
  • Support 99.5% uptime targets and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Ensure timely resolution of user support requests, improving response time and service quality.
  • Lead cross-departmental projects ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are met.
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance.
  • Maintain accurate IT asset inventory and ensure staff are trained on systems.
  • Represent the organization professionally with internal and external stakeholders
  • Manages Help Desk Specialist responsible for end user systems and hardware support and training.
  • Ensure that a thorough staff training plan is in place and implemented.
  • Ensure that all IT and MDM network policies are maintained and enforced.
  • Observe support requests, identify trends and recommend solutions to streamline support that reduce repeat issues.
  • Ensure that PCMA’s IT asset inventory is tracked and kept up to date.
Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SIILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Deep understanding of Salesforce configuration, integration, APIs, and ISV management.
  • Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity practices.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, SDLC, DevOps, and integration tools such as MuleSoft or Zapier.
  • Experience with enterprise backup solutions, database monitoring, Microsoft 365 administration email systems, and telephony administration.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring capabilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of seven to 10 (7 to 10) years of progressive IT experience including enterprise systems and infrastructure management
  • Proven problem-solving experience with multi-platform and multi network subnet environments.
  • Proven ability to organize, structure and complete projects within established deadlines required.
  • Prior experience supervising technical teams or leading cross-functional projects.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365 administration, Salesforce, AMS platforms, enterprise servers, enterprise backup solutions, networking, and firewall administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and support enterprise application and cloud environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary.
  • Must also demonstrate a sense of urgency, take initiative, sense of ownership of their work, strong team player, constant desire to improve, positive attitude, and willing to learn and adapt to a modern cloud-first environment.
  • Flexibility to work extra hours, some weekends, and infrequent travel as needed.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

  • Hybrid work schedule expected, with designated in-office days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • Occasional after-hours work or travel may be required.
  • Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to sit or walk for extended periods of time in performing the work.
  • Ability to pull or push objects of varying weights in performing the work. 
  • Ability to grasp objects utilizing fingers (fine motor manipulation).
  • Ability to travel by air or ground transportation as required in performing the work.
  • Ability to lift up to fifteen pounds.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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