Information Technology Senior Director

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

401d • $110,850 - $197,615

About The Position

The Senior IT Director for Wharton Executive Education at the University of Pennsylvania is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of IT services that support the Executive Education division. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with senior leaders, managing a team, and ensuring that technology initiatives align with the division's goals. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and effective management of IT budgets and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT management or related field.
• Experience with strategic planning and implementation of IT services.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing technology vendor relationships and managing a complex IT budget is needed.
• Must possess or develop a strong understanding of University accounting standards and systems.
• Experience working in higher education preferred.
• Familiarity with ITIL, ITSM, Salesforce and learning management systems is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education environments.
• Familiarity with advanced IT service management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Executive Education senior leaders, managers, and staff to understand the division's goals and how technology can support them.
• Serve as a strategic contributor for technology initiatives in Wharton Executive Education and the school; communicate activities and value of the IT organization to WEE and the broader school.
• Oversee the WEE Portfolio of IT services and systems to ensure requirements and business objectives are met.
• Lead staff resources while continuously improving the capabilities of a team of 3-4 direct reports.
• Effectively manage IT budget and IT projects ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Engage and manage partnerships with University, Wharton and technology vendor staff to manage and deliver IT services in WEE's IT portfolio.
• Stay current on developments in technology by attending conferences, classes and participating in professional organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance options.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours and options.
• Home ownership services including forgivable loans for eligible employees.
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree