Director of IT Applications

Wheaton, MD


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Information Technology

Reference ID: 10066009

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/bIe7fC


Title: Director of IT Applications

Location: Onsite one day a week in Silver Spring, MD

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Salary: $144000 - $165000 / Year

Benefits: This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). 

No Sponsorship Available


A leading organization is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of IT Applications to lead a team of 12 technical professionals in a .NET and Azure-hosted environment. This role is pivotal in driving transformation as the organization prepares for the future of its mission and services. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in application development, cloud platforms, and DevSecOps practices, while championing secure-by-design principles and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. They will partner with business stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with organizational goals and regulatory standards.


Why This Role Matters

As a key member of the senior IT leadership team, the Director of IT Applications will ensure business technology solutions enhance operational efficiency, support innovation, and provide a competitive edge. This role will collaborate across IT and business units to lead transformation initiatives, optimize application value, and uphold security and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 12 developers to build technical capability, accountability, and leadership skills.
  • Drive the transformation of the applications team by adopting Agile, DevSecOps, secure coding standards, mobile-ready, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Inspire a collaborative, high-performing culture that values innovation, security, and quality.

Technology & Delivery Oversight

  • Own the design, development, and maintenance of applications in a .NET, SaaS, and Azure environment.
  • Collaborate with architecture teams to conduct buy-build-customize analyses and operationalize outcomes.

Business Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with business partners to identify and deliver solutions that drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.

Portfolio & Operational Management

  • Shape, execute, and champion the IT applications roadmap in alignment with strategic goals.
  • Manage solutions supporting association management (e.g., Personify), content management (e.g., Optimizely), marketing automation (e.g., HubSpot), and other SaaS applications.
  • Collaborate closely with infrastructure, data, architecture, program management, and security teams to deliver future-ready solutions.

Vendor & Risk Management

  • Manage relationships with key software vendors, consultants, and service providers.
  • Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure vendors meet security, compliance, and service-level expectations.
  • Embed security controls and compliance requirements (GDPR, PCI, NIST, ISO) throughout the software development lifecycle.

Budget Oversight

  • Manage the enterprise applications budget with a focus on cost-effectiveness and resource optimization.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Experience

  • 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in enterprise application leadership.
  • Experience managing technical teams of 12+ professionals and budgets exceeding $1 million.
  • Proven track record of delivering secure, modern, and compliant applications (GDPR, PCI, NIST, ISO).
  • Experience with association management platforms (e.g., Personify), CMS (Optimizely), and marketing tools (HubSpot) strongly preferred.
  • Background in nonprofit, membership-based, or government technology organizations is a plus.
  • Demonstrated success in transforming teams, fostering growth, and developing future leaders.
  • Proven ability to manage vendors and third-party partners effectively.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Core Competencies

  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of .NET, Azure, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications.
  • Leadership: Ability to lead with vision, inspire teams, and make sound decisions.
  • Collaboration: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
  • Project Management: Skilled in both waterfall and agile methodologies, including change management.
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities.
  • Financial Acumen: Expertise in budget management and cost optimization.
  • Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering business and customer value.
  • Integrity: High ethical standards and accountability.

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid Work: 20% in-office presence required in Silver Spring, MD, per pay period.
  • Travel: Minimal travel required.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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