Director, Academic & IT Strategic Alignment

New York University • New York, NY

5d • $135,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice Provost for AI and Technology in Education, the Director of Academic & IT Strategic Alignment will lead the Business Relationship Management (BRM) function with NYU schools, and enhance the alignment of IT delivery with the strategic goals of the Provost’s office and NYU leadership. Identify strategic priorities and develop roadmaps and initiatives to meet those needs. Work to support communication and collaboration between NYU IT and schools and units. Act as a key liaison between Provost’s office, central NYU IT and unit and school specific IT teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration. The Director's success will have a direct impact on the university's ability to achieve its academic mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years experience in relationship management, account management, or relevant leadership roles.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
• Experience leading and managing a team, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrable experience in portfolio management and strategic planning within a large organization.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team to achieve strategic goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Strong capability for public speaking and formal presentations in front of large audiences and/or high level executives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Skill in negotiating priorities and resources to ensure alignment with business needs.
• The ability to think quickly on your feet, pivot, adapt, and influence.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a relevant field
• 7+ years Experience working in a higher education or similarly complex, decentralized environment is a plus.
• BRM certification (e.g., BRMP, CBRM) is desirable. Those without these certifications will be supported in seeking them in the job.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Relationship Management (BRM) function with NYU schools.
• Enhance the alignment of IT delivery with the strategic goals of the Provost’s office and NYU leadership.
• Identify strategic priorities and develop roadmaps and initiatives to meet those needs.
• Support communication and collaboration between NYU IT and schools and units.
• Act as a key liaison between Provost’s office, central NYU IT and unit and school specific IT teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director