Senior Director of Enterprise Applications

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference. What you can expect as our Senior Director of Enterprise Applications Perkins has just completed a massive digital overhaul, successfully implementing Workday (HCM & FIN) and a major Salesforce transformation. We aren't looking for a "maintainer"—we are looking for a visionary technologist to take this foundation and leap into the next generation of operational efficiency. As a key member of the IT Leadership Team, you will bridge the gap between high-level technical architecture and mission-driven strategy. You are a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable mentoring a developer, managing a multi-million-dollar budget, and presenting a Generative AI roadmap to executive stakeholders. We'd love to talk with you if you have many of the following:

Strategic Architecture:

Define and execute the long-term development strategy for our enterprise software solutions organization-wide.

Team Leadership:

Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team of developers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

System Evolution:

Oversee the continued optimization of our Workday and Salesforce environments, ensuring seamless integrations and high-value data output.

AI Innovation:

Pioneer the adoption of AI agents and LLM prompting (e.g., Gemini) to automate workflows and enhance decision-making across the organization.

Governance & ROI:

Establish organization-wide software governance to mitigate risk, eliminate data silos, and maximize the ROI of our technology investments.

Financial Oversight:

Manage complex capital and expense budgets, prioritizing initiatives that align with Perkins' global mission.

Executive Influence:

Partner with C-suite leadership to align IT initiatives with business objectives, acting as a technical influencer across the NGO.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (Master's preferred). Minimum 15 years of proven experience in software and application development with a track record of managing teams in a fast paced environment Expertise in infrastructure management to support robust, scalable application environments. Demonstrated success with Workday (preferred), SAP, or NetSuite Deep experience optimizing the Salesforce ecosystem. Practical familiarity with AI prompting and building agents to solve real-world business problems. Expert-level knowledge of integrating disparate systems (CRM, ERP, Cloud Services) and managing cloud infrastructure. Mastery of both Agile and Waterfall development frameworks. The ability to translate complex technical jargon into a clear vision for a global non-profit organization. The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification. $154,000.00-$217,525.00 Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available. Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Flexible Spending Accounts Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Plan with employer match

Education Benefits:

Tuition reimbursement day one

Paid Time Off Extras:

Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more! Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards. Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination. Through Perkins' core programs and services, we work to fulfill our mission of serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities and their families around the globe, as well as the educators, professionals and researchers who support them, by focusing on innovation and excellence in educational services, accessibility and professional development. At Perkins, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our mission and we firmly believe that people with different backgrounds and experiences bring unique and necessary perspectives. If you are interested in an opportunity and your past experience doesn't match every requirement listed in the job description, we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this opportunity or others at Perkins.