About The Kennedy Center
“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy
The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.
At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.
Why Join Us
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including:
Job Description
The Senior Director, Enterprise Systems leads a high-performing team of technology professionals and stakeholders to create and implement a technical strategy and provide business value by delivering superior IT solutions for The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The position is responsible for engaging with and managing stakeholders across the enterprise to gain a strong understanding of the business needs and how software and technology can enable and improve Kennedy Center operations to deliver high quality technology solutions.
The SD, ES plays a key leadership role in the research and development of new technologies and pushes for innovation and creativity to drive productivity. This position requires exceptional communication and technical design skills to drive innovation. Systems integration and leadership experience is necessary to ensure that applications are integrated across the Kennedy Center ecosystem.
This position requires hands-on experience in all aspects of application management and software architecture. The SD, ES must be proficient in building and leading organizational applications and systems such as HR, Finance, CRM, and ERP and experience with Tessitura, UKG, and Lawson is a definite plus. The SD, ES will also play a key role in managing several vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Key Qualifications
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center, which opened on September 8, 1971, continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy's vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation???s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.