Project HOPE

Director, Enterprise Applications & Data

DC, US · Director

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$175kDetected 161 days ago

AzureComputer VisionIncident ResponseCRMERPPerformance ManagementHRISZero TrustPublic HealthResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringSharePointProcurement

About the role

Translate organizational strategy (2030 Strategy, MEL Strategy, digital health initiatives) into systems and data transformations that improve program quality, operational efficiency, and evidence‑driven decision‑making.
Digital Health, Program Systems Mission Enablement Provide strategic leadership for program‑facing digital platforms, including DHIS2, digital health tools, emergency response technologies, field data collection systems, and analytics platforms.
Operationalize Responsible AI principles-including transparency, fairness, security, compliance, risk mitigation, and ethical safeguards.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership Global Capacity Building Build and lead a global, distributed applications data team with diverse expertise across enterprise applications, analytics, data governance, integration, and support.
Mentor and develop staff through capacity building, coaching, training pathways, and clear growth trajectories.
Partner with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Helpdesk to ensure enterprise applications integrate seamlessly into a resilient, global IT support ecosystem.
Drive adoption of enterprise processes for release management, change control, documentation, asset lifecycle governance, and operational excellence.
Build and operationalize the enterprise data stewardship model-including data owners, data stewards, and functional data champions-to ensure accountability, consistency, and high‑quality data across systems.
Integration Enterprise Architecture Leadership Own the enterprise systems integration strategy, including API governance, middleware, Power Platform, managed connectors, event-driven architectures, and cross‑system automation.
Partner with infrastructure and security teams to ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and aligned with Zero Trust principles.
Maintain an organizational AI use‑case pipeline, managing prioritization, readiness, risks, and adoption.
Drive organization‑wide adoption of new systems, policies, and processes through structured enablement, training programs, guides, and measurement.
Build a culture of documentation, process consistency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Management, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience managing enterprise systems, business applications, data platforms, or digital transformation programs.
5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams, vendors, and complex cross‑functional initiatives.
Demonstrated experience with major enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS, LMS) and cloud-based platforms, especially Microsoft 365, M365 Copilot, and Power Platform.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as "hardship."
If you have been recruited via email, please contact Compliance@projecthope.org Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.
Due to the large number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience qualifications for this position will be considered.

Nice to have

Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, CDMP, Prosci, or equivalent.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Skills

Champion innovation and emerging technologies that strengthen mission delivery and organizational performance.

Compensation

Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as "hardship." Salary range starts at $130-175K per year.

Benefits

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 1000 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges.
Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world.
We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and respond to humanitarian crises worldwide.
Project HOPE offers comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b), paid leave, and much more.
For more information about our benefits, please visit our benefits page.
Service Delivery Organizational Alignment Design and oversee the global service delivery model, including regional/country support alignment, tiered operations, escalation pathways, SLAs, and coverage frameworks.
Ensure enterprise systems support high‑quality monitoring, evaluation, learning, research, donor reporting, and health outcome measurement.
Partner with global health leadership to ensure program systems are interoperable, secure, future‑ready, and aligned with global public health best practices.
Vendor Ecosystem Strategy, Contract Optimization Partnerships Oversee all major application and data vendor partnerships (e.g., Microsoft, digital health partners, systems integrators, managed services providers).

Company info

While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently.

Equal opportunity

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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