Enterprise Systems Integration & Development Director

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Systems Integration and Development Director provides strategic leadership for the university’s enterprise data ecosystem, systems integrations, and application data services. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer/Deputy CIO, the Director develops and executes strategies to ensure institutional data is secure, accessible, integrated, and effectively used to support teaching, learning, research, administration, and decision-making. The position oversees enterprise data architecture, data engineering, data warehousing, enterprise application development, and systems integration services. As an advisor to university leadership, the Director advances data governance, analytics capabilities, and integration modernization, while ensuring reliable information flow across the institution’s technology landscape. The role leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for application development, integration, data engineering, and related technologies, aligning their work with university priorities, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices through the leadership of managers and professional staff. This is an opportunity to shape enterprise data, application development, and systems integration at a comprehensive university committed to innovation, student success, and operational excellence. The position is hybrid-flexible, with at least one on-campus day per week during initial training and onboarding. Additional remote work options may be considered once the employee is established, based on performance, operational needs, and team alignment. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience managing complex IT or information systems projects to successful completion.
Eight or more years of experience leading, supervising, and developing professional staff.
Demonstrated experience directing the design, development, enhancement, and support of enterprise applications and integration solutions to meet evolving business and academic needs.
Demonstrated experience partnering with diverse stakeholders to deliver enterprise-level technology solutions.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, or a related field by the date of hire.
Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in university administration, business, information technology, or related leadership roles.
Ability to lead cross-organizational communities of practice and engage executive leaders, functional stakeholders, and technical teams.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, best practices, and methodologies, with the ability to align technology solutions with organizational strategy.
Experience working in higher education.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee enterprise data management, data engineering, systems integration, and enterprise application development services.
Lead planning, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise data platforms, including data warehouses, data lakes, reporting environments, and analytical systems.
Manage enterprise application integration services, data exchanges, and interoperability among institutional systems.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to identify requirements, prioritize initiatives, resolve service issues, and deliver technology solutions supporting university operations and decision-making.
Establish operational priorities, service delivery standards, project roadmaps, and resource allocation plans for data and systems integration functions.
Serve as the primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders, foster collaboration, and represent departmental priorities.
Ensure compliance with university, UW System, State of Wisconsin, regulatory, security, privacy, audit, and business continuity requirements related to enterprise data and information systems.
Administer vendor relationships, software licensing, contracts, and technology investments.
Ensure fiscal stewardship and effective allocation of financial and technology resources.
Exercise supervisory authority for professional staff and managers, including hiring, performance management, and workforce planning.
Lead and develop teams through subordinate managers, promoting accountability, operational effectiveness, and service excellence.
Build organizational capability through coaching, training, and professional development.