Position: Director of Enterprise Applications (.NET/Azure/ AMS/ CMS/Leadership)

Location: Mostly Remote but Hybrid – 20% Onsite in Montgomery County, MD - near Northern DC metro area)

Contract-to-Hire Target Pay Range: $68/hr – $88/hr W2 (eligible for benefits after 60 days) Target Salary: $148K–$178K (depending on experience) Work Auth:  (Must be eligible to work on a W2 without requiring sponsorship now or in the future) Benefits: This job may be eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401(k). About the Role:

A mission-driven organization supporting a vital professional community is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of IT Applications to lead a team of 10+ developers in a .NET and Azure-hosted environment. This role is central to driving transformation and innovation across the organization’s technology landscape. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical depth, and a proactive mindset to modernize platforms and deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of 10+ developers , fostering growth and accountability Drive adoption of Agile, DevSecOps , secure coding, mobile-ready, and cloud-native architectures Oversee design, development, and maintenance of applications in a .NET, SaaS, and Azure environment Collaborate with architecture teams on buy-build-customize decisions Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions Shape and execute the IT applications roadmap aligned with strategic goals Manage AMS, CMS, and Marketing Automation platforms — Personify, Nimble AMS, iMIS, YourMembership; Optimizely, Sitecore, Kentico, Umbraco; HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Iterable — or similar. Partner with infrastructure, data, security, and program management teams to deliver future-ready solutions Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance E nsure security and compliance (NIST, ISO,GDPR, PCI) throughout the SDLC Oversee a budget exceeding $1M with a focus on cost-effectiveness Qualifications: 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in enterprise application leadership Experience managing technical teams of 10+ and budgets over $1M Proven success delivering secure, modern, and compliant applications Strong background in .NET, Azure, and SaaS platforms Nonprofit, membership-based, or government tech experience is a plus Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels Demonstrated ability to lead transformation and mentor future leaders Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills Bonus Experience: Background in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations Familiarity with secure-by-design principles and compliance frameworks Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. IND 005-009