The role can be based in the WRI Country Office in Current Delhi, India. This is a hybrid position. You will need to be in office at least 8 days per month and living within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

About the Program:

Global Information Technology enables WRI staff, programs, centers, and international offices to work effectively through secure, reliable, integrated, and user-centered technology services. The team oversees global IT strategy, IT operations, cybersecurity, AI adoption, enterprise platforms, service delivery, governance, data and systems integration, vendor partnerships, and technology risk management. It works across functions and regions to align technology investments and workforce capabilities with WRI’s mission and strategic priorities.

Job Highlight

In this role, you will set WRI’s global technology direction and lead the organization’s IT strategy, IT operations, cybersecurity, AI adoption, enterprise platforms, governance, service delivery, and culture.



You will translate organizational priorities into a practical multiyear technology and workforce roadmap while strengthening reliable and accessible services across WRI’s global offices.

You will be supported by a global IT organization of approximately 34 staff, including managers and technical teams working across regions and enterprise technology areas.

You will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

What you will do:

Global IT Strategy, Governance, and Investment (30%)
• Develop and execute a global IT strategy and multiyear roadmap aligned with WRI’s mission, operating model, growth plans, and enterprise priorities.
• Advise senior leaders, programs, and functions on technology priorities, investment decisions, standards, platforms, vendors, and major changes.
• Oversee the global technology budget, governance framework, policies, architecture, service levels, decision rights, and escalation paths.
• Define people, service, operational, security, financial, an

📌 Global IT Director (New Delhi)
🏢 world resources institute
📍 New Delhi