Vice President

Please note: We would like to thank you for your interest. We are nearing the completion of our interview process for this position. Although our jobs remain open until filled, we are not reviewing additional applicants at this stage.

Recruitment for this position is being conducted exclusively by DHR on behalf of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

Kevin Kerrigan [email protected]
or
Lisa Amore [email protected] t

Who We Are

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations and major foundations. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors accelerates philanthropy in pursuit of a just world.

Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team led by experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and, as a whole, has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. RPA serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 120+ projects, providing governance, management and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. For more information, please go to www.rockpa.org.

Role Overview

The Vice President, Technology (VP) is a mission-aligned, strategic technology leader who will shape, manage, and execute the organization’s global technology vision, infrastructure, and roadmap. As a member of the executive leadership team, the VP will ensure that the organization’s digital infrastructure, systems, and tools are fit for purpose and scalable to support our mission, a globally dispersed workforce, and a diverse portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the VP will develop and lead the enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, IT operations, systems integration, cybersecurity, and user support, informed by justice, equity, accessibility, and service excellence. This role ensures the organization’s infrastructure, applications, and support services align with its mission to deliver high-impact fiscal sponsorship, advisory, grant making, and core organizational services. The VP will be responsible for building a world-class IT function that accelerates business growth and transformation, while ensuring operational excellence across all technology platforms.

Accountabilities

Technology Vision, Strategy, & Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of a future-oriented technology strategy aligned with organizational goals and global operations.

• Evaluate and prioritize technology investments to support scalability, integration, and risk management and mitigation across functions.

• Identify and implement enterprise systems that enable scalable, secure, and user-friendly services for internal teams and fiscally sponsored projects.

• Lead the adoption of AI technologies across business functions to streamline operations and improve cost-efficiency.

• Ensure technology solutions are inclusive, equity-centered, accessible, and culturally responsive to the diverse needs of staff, projects, and grantees across global geographies.

• Design and lead digital transformation initiatives that enhance core operations, automate routine processes, minimize carbon footprint and manage e-waste, and elevate the user experience for internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop, in concert with leadership, technology budgets that balance goals with available resources.

Systems Integration & Optimization

• Oversee the design, integration, and optimization of systems supporting functions across the organization.

• Modernize legacy systems and promote interoperability between platforms to enable a unified, efficient, digital ecosystem.

• Drive process efficiency through effective and innovative technology solutions.

• Lead selection and implementation of new tools and systems upgrades, in collaboration with the COO and executive leadership.

• Standardize operating procedures within the technology department and across the organization to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency. 

IT Operations

• Provide strategic oversight for IT service delivery, infrastructure management, and user support functions.

• Ensure timely and effective help desk support for a global, remote workforce, maintaining high levels of service responsiveness, user satisfaction, and technical reliability.

• Establish IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)-based processes and performance metrics for incident response, ticket resolution, and system uptime.

• Maintain asset warranty and support entitlement records; proactively manage expirations and escalations. Design and implement hardware refresh cycles to optimize equipment lifecycle.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Develop and manage the implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, including threat monitoring, risk assessment, and incident response.

• Establish and maintain protocols for cybersecurity, data protection, compliance, and continuity. Manage technical components of relevant compliance audits.

• Support enterprise risk management efforts, particularly related to IT infrastructure and digital data.

• Ensure compliance with international data privacy laws and sector-specific standards for nonprofit financial and data stewardship.

Technology Governance & Vendor Management

• Implement IT governance structures that ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment across departments.

• Drive license‑to‑deployment optimization: match usage to entitlement; proactively correct misalignments; highlight risks like single‑supplier dependency or use of unsupported software

• Oversee vendor selection, procurement, and management to ensure scalable, cost-effective technology solutions and services and manage vendor sprawl.

• Serve as primary liaison between internal users and technology vendors, translating business needs into technology solutions, managing escalations, and serving as a senior technical.

Complexity and Problem-solving

• Operates in a dynamic, matrixed global environment with varying levels of digital literacy, access, and infrastructure.

• Navigates the complexity of integrating systems across functions and jurisdictions, with a keen awareness of nonprofit fiscal and legal constraints.

• Balances long-term innovation with immediate operational needs such as system reliability, IT support, and regulatory compliance.

• Works at an advanced level to conduct activities to collect, analyze, diagram (model), and report information and data flow, including state changes, to help make strategic decisions, achieve major goals, and solve complex problems.

• Works at an advanced level to conduct a gap analysis between current and future states to identify components of the overall change strategy. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

• Works independently and provides guidance and training to others on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision-making.

• Communicates with other people without requiring supervision and provides technical guidance when required on speaking in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

• Lead communication efforts effectively and develop positive relationships across boundaries to align solutions. Ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Leads and mentors a multi-functional technology team including enterprise systems, IT support/help desk, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

• Responsible for People Leadership (direction, oversight, and performance) of roles within the technology team.

• Accountable for all decisions related to the management of the functions within the technology team regarding management actions, budget, utilization of resources, procedures, and control systems.

• This position is responsible for the development of budgets for all existing programs and new proposals within their remit.

Travel Requirements

Must be within commuting distance to RPA’s NYC office and be willing to commute as needed, at least quarterly. Must be willing to travel for business as needed.

Key Qualifications and Experiences

• Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Public Administration, or related field preferred or equivalent experience required.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, including responsibility for IT operations, enterprise systems, and user support on a global scale.

• 5+ years in a senior leadership role required, preferably within a nonprofit, philanthropic, or mission-driven global organization.

• Proven record in overseeing IT service management, including help desk operations and infrastructure support.

• Experience designing and implementing integrated systems across finance, HR, and grantmaking functions.

• Demonstrated expertise in data governance, cybersecurity, and international compliance (e.g., GDPR).

• Strong vendor and project management experience, with ability to drive results through external partners and internal teams.

• Be a strategic partner to executive leadership, translating complex technology into clear, practical insights.

If our mission resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. You may bring valuable perspectives and experiences that aren’t captured here but could contribute meaningfully to our work. We’re excited to learn what you can offer.

Compensation & Benefits

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.

The salary range is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.

Pay Range: $230,000 - $275,000 salary per year.
 

Please note: We would like to thank you for your interest. We are nearing the completion of our interview process for this position. Although our jobs remain open until filled, we are not reviewing additional applicants at this stage.

In addition, recruitment for this position is being conducted exclusively by DHR on behalf of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

Kevin Kerrigan, [email protected]

or

Lisa Amore [email protected]

#LI-DNI

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed as received. In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. The position will remain open until filled.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.

RPA is an equal opportunity employer.