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Director, IT ApplicationsAmerican Nurses Association ANA • Silver Spring, MD, US
Director, IT Applications

Director, IT Applications

American Nurses Association ANA • Silver Spring, MD, US
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Director, IT Applications

The American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) 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. You will play a pivotal role in driving transformational technology development, as ANE prepares for the future of nursing. As the ideal candidate, you 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. Also, you will partner with business leaders to deliver solutions that align with ANE’s goals and regulatory standards.

This is an exciting time of innovation, creativity and growth for ANE. We need proven and demonstrable leadership in IT, from a strategic, empathetic and confident leader. You must possess the experience and ability to model behavior that encourages and empowers honesty, authenticity and agility to drive change. In addition, you will be empowered to challenge the status quo, up, down and across the enterprise.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a key member of ANE’s senior IT leadership team, you will ensure our 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.

Leadership & Mentoring

  • 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 ANE’s 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.

    • WHAT YOU BRING TO ANE

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

    • WHAT ANA OFFERS YOU

  • Join us and become a “Nurse Advocate” for the more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States
  • Every role within ANA contributes to a healthier world through the “Power of Nurses”
  • An opportunity to help transform an almost 130-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within Health Care
  • Deep commitment to DEIBA
  • Be a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee
  • Continuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives
  • Exceptional benefits including, but not limited to 401K retirement contributions of up to 7%, generous PTO which includes the week-off between Dec 25th and Jan 1st, in addition to Personal Days-off, 11 paid Holidays, excellent health / medical benefits, and much more
  • Commitment to your career development and advancement through ANA learning and development programs (internally and externally)

    • ABOUT THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION

  • Founded in 1896, ANA Enterprise is made up of non-profit companies that comprise American Nurses Association; (ANA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and American Nurses Foundation (ANF). The ANA Enterprise leverages the combined strength of each to drive excellence in practice and ensure nurses’ voices and vision are recognized by policy leaders, industry influencers, and employers.
  • ANA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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