Director of Integrated Technology

Movement For Black Lives

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Integrated Technology is a leadership role responsible for setting and executing M4BL’s technology strategy – ensuring that our systems and infrastructure actively power our political and advocacy work. Technology at M4BL doesn’t live in a silo; it runs through every function, team and priority of the organization and the Director is the person who owns that integration. This is not primarily a technical execution role – it is a strategic and relational one. The Director must build trust with a dynamic, distributed staff, translate between technical and non-technical worlds, and hold the big picture while keeping IT operations moving. Equally important is building a culture where data and technology are accessible and useful to everyone, where technology serves the whole mission – and staff, eco-system members and key stakeholders are genuinely equipped to do their best work. The Director reports to the Managing Director and is a full member of M4BL’s senior leadership team, working closely with other team leads to develop and scale the systems that power M4BL’s political and advocacy work. The Director supervises M4BL’s internal tech team, including the Web Manager, and serves as the primary strategic liaison to M4BL’s external IT infrastructure partner.

Requirements

Substantial technology leadership experience in movement technology, political organizing, or security-forward nonprofit spaces — with a strong foundation in IT operations or infrastructure, and a career built on bridging technology and people
Familiarity with the culture, pace, and values of movement spaces is required — this is not something that can be developed on the job
Experience managing external IT vendors or managed service providers, including defining and maintaining clear divisions of labor
Strong track record of supervising and developing technology staff, including early-career team members
Demonstrated ability to communicate about technology to non-technical audiences — in a way that builds confidence, not dependency
Experience developing technology policies in high-trust environments that staff actually follow
An understanding of the specific security environment of political organizations — including how to protect staff, data, and the work itself from external threats, and how to build systems that limit exposure without creating a culture of fear
Analytical fluency in budgeting, vendor management, and operational planning — able to own an IT budget and make sound resource decisions
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, particularly in a high-stakes political environment
Proven ability to build trust quickly and deeply
Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and organizational contexts that are not highly structured
Ability to work independently and thrive on a remote team without close oversight

Nice To Haves

Experience with Asana or similar project management platforms at an organizational level
Familiarity with CRM systems and data governance in an advocacy context
Experience working with or within a federated or ecosystem model (i.e., a hub organization supporting affiliated groups)

Responsibilities

Develop and own M4BL's technology strategy, including long-term planning, roadmap development, and change management
Serve as a full strategic partner at the Directors' Table — translating technology needs and risks into organizational decision-making, not just reporting on them
Represent M4BL's technology interests at convenings, ecosystem gatherings, and cross-organizational strategy sessions
Ensure that technology decisions are grounded in the political work — understanding what M4BL is trying to do in the world and building systems that support it
Identify and manage technology-related project interdependencies across teams, including surfacing gaps in follow-through and holding accountability across departments
Directly supervise M4BL's internal tech team, including the Web Manager and Data Integration Lead, with a coaching and capacity-building orientation
Model and reinforce that staff can raise issues without fear of judgement or blame
Create a team culture of trust, psychological safety, and professional growth — particularly supporting staff who are early in their technology careers
Support team members in connecting to the broader movement technology landscape
Serve as M4BL's primary strategic liaison to the external IT infrastructure partner — maintaining a clear and functional division of labor
Ensure the external IT partner's work aligns with M4BL's needs and standards through regular audits and review of reports
Work toward a clearly defined and well-understood relationship that does not require constant negotiation
Develop and maintain M4BL's technology policies, data governance frameworks, and compliance documentation — with the external IT partner supporting implementation
Think strategically about risk at different levels, with a clear understanding that M4BL and its ecosystem operate in a heavily surveilled environment
Build and maintain a security culture that is rigorous without being punitive — meeting staff where they are rather than creating workarounds
Oversee security training and ensure staff understand relevant risks in plain, accessible language
Support the Data Integration Lead in CRM systems management and cross-platform data integrity
Supervise the Web Manager and provide strategic oversight of M4BL's digital platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, security standards, and accessibility requirements
Provide oversight on web-related vendor contracts and strategic digital investments
Ensure integration across M4BL's digital tools, websites, and data systems
Work closely with other team leads to support new software rollouts, automation improvements, and workflow enhancements
Systematize a process of technology coordination that serves M4BL's ecosystem organizations
Own IT budget planning, vendor relationship management, and contract negotiations for technology services
Ensure technology policies and organizational use standards keep pace with the organization's evolving needs and the broader movement landscape