Director, IT Enterprise Business Systems Owner

Job Description

Job Description

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)   is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the USA. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

PPFA and the Action Fund seek a Director, IT Enterprise Business Systems Owner who will report to the VP, IT Enterprise Systems & Application Development in the IT department of PPFA.

This is a hybrid in-office position which will require the selected individual to work in either our NYC or our DC office 2 days per week.

Purpose :

The Director, IT Enterprise Business Systems Owner, will be a key leader within the IT Enterprise Business Systems & Application Development department responsible for planning and overseeing the delivery of highly usable and responsive end user solutions in line with the vision, goals, and standards of our department and organization.

The Director specifically acts as the technical system owner and IT business liaison to our key stakeholders. The Director’s overarching goal is to provide users an exceptional experience by crafting and maintaining an environment where our users feel cared for and can perform at their best. They organize and provide a coherent set of service offerings to support, manage, and administer our enterprise business systems. The Director is responsible for understanding user needs, designing roadmaps to fulfill these needs, and executing on that vision to drive the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders. An empathetic and customer service oriented mindset, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to learn are essential qualities to thrive in this role.

Engagement :

The Director, IT Enterprise Business Systems Owner serves as a strategic liaison between the IT department, end users, and vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration across key stakeholders, including Planned Parenthood business units, Data Architecture, Information Security, Project & Portfolio Management, Engineering, and IT Operations & Infrastructure. This role works closely with the Technology Strategy and Services teams, People, Culture & Equity, Learning & Development, and other departments to align the Learning Management System and Intranet with employee needs and organizational objectives. Additionally, the Director oversees vendor relationships and partnerships for third-party software and services related to these systems. They also provide expert guidance and support to staff and department leaders to optimize the effective use of our enterprise business systems.

Delivery :

Platform Strategy & Planning :

• Understand user needs to ensure enterprise systems deliver value and align with business goals.
• Conduct user research to identify and prioritize system enhancements.
• Lead roadmap planning and backlog management, setting priorities and driving key initiatives.
• Oversee the configuration and deployment of system modules and features, ensuring they meet business requirements.
• Design efficient workflows with business owners to streamline operations and enhance usability.
• Monitor and analyze trends to keep platforms modern and effective. Provide recommendations for new tools and platforms that enhance system functionality and business operations.
• Identify opportunities to integrate systems and automate manual processes, driving efficiencies and reducing operational overhead.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, including legal, security, and privacy standards.

Platform Operations :

Integration & Reporting :

Platform Performance & Security :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

Travel :   0-5% travel may be required for this role.

Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual / family-provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short / long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation / Commuter accounts.

Planned Parenthood's cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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Roles that are denoted as NYC, DC, or both will work a hybrid schedule and are expected to work in their assigned PPFA office a minimum 2 days per week unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.