Senior Manager, Technology Save

In this role, you manage and create our secure and functional technology infrastructure, including ensuring our offices are technologically accessible and educating staff about how to leverage technology in their work. You will manage a team of internal and external technical professionals to implement an organization-wide technology strategy.

You will lead the implementation of the organization’s technology operations. You will ensure that the organization has the technology tools, resources, and training needed to work efficiently and safely in pursuit of our mission to advance the use of land policy as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. The Senior Technology Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Cambridge, MA.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop long-range technology direction and strategy that reflects identified institutional needs and opportunities through close collaboration with COO and senior leadership.
• Develop and implement a technology workplan that includes both routine technology operations and new technology projects.
• Manage a team of technology professionals, including external vendors, to ensure the workplan is well executed.
• Establish and maintain clear and well-documented standard operating procedures, including a business continuity plan.
• Manage daily operations to ensure the usability, performance, and security of the organization's technology infrastructure, including cloud services and AV.
• Develop and maintain relationships to ensure technology needs are appropriately supported.
• Implement and oversee robust cybersecurity measures to protect the organization's data and technology assets.
• Design and implement an education plan for staff to ensure appropriate and maximum use of existing technology tools and platforms.
• Proactively review and assessment of our tech stack to approach emerging trends and advances.
• Maintain compliance with local, federal, and international security requirements.
• Develop and manage department budget.
• Convene and lead cross-institute working groups on key technology issues as needed.

• 7-10 years relevant experience in technology management, information systems, or similar fields.

• 3-5+ years Azure and Microsoft 365 management experience.

• Experience managing day-to-day technology operations for an organization with multiple locations.

• Ability to be in-person, in-office, full-time based upon business needs.

• Demonstrated experience with personnel and budget management.

• Strong planning and execution skills.

• Skill communicating complex technology concepts to non-technical audience.

• Expertise with a project management approach like Agile is beneficial.

What You Will See with Our Team

You will be part of a team that values curiosity, responsibility, partnership, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

This looks like:

• Asking thoughtful questions and listening actively to understand needs.

• A willingness to step up and take ownership of emerging areas of work.

• Seeking out opportunities to work with colleagues to develop solutions collaboratively.

• Embracing change and a willingness to adapt plans to new information.

• Conscientious attention to producing quality work.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Mission

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix; and Beijing, we organize our work around six goals: low-carbon, climate-resilient communities and regions; efficient and equitable tax systems; reduced poverty and spatial inequality; fiscally healthy communities and regions; sustainably managed land and water resources; and functional land markets and reduced informality. 

Our Benefits

Include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution up to 15%, (b) health insurance, (c) dental insurance, (d) vision insurance, (e) 100% reimbursement of the health care deductible through a health reimbursement account, (f) short-term disability coverage, (g) long term disability coverage, (h) paid parental leave, (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance, (j) health care flexible spending, (k) dependent care flexible spending, (l) paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and jury duty, (m) office closure between December 24 – Jan 1 each calendar year, (n) flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4 day workweek, (o) tuition and staff development reimbursement, (p) pet insurance, and (q) Employee Assistance Program. 

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest to join the Lincoln Institute; why you are qualified to manage our IT functions; and what relevant expertise and experience you offer. 

Compensation Overview

The salary market range for this role is posted above and dependent on years of experience and demonstrated ability to perform the role. We value internal and external equity and encourage those who may be missing qualifications to submit their materials.

Our Values

We support a culture of forthright feedback, initiative, cooperation and teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accepting responsibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), ancestry, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.