Senior Director, Enterprise Applications & Platforms

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame is seeking an innovative Senior Director of Enterprise Applications and Platforms to lead the transformation of its enterprise systems and platforms within the Office of Information Technology. As technology advances, including artificial intelligence and the University’s ERP modernization effort, this executive technology leader will shape enterprise applications and platforms and guide the delivery and sustainment of digital services across campus. The role leads a talented team, builds AI capabilities, modernizes workflows, and drives secure, integrated IT solutions in a consensus-driven academic environment.

The Senior Director reports directly to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer and is responsible for setting strategy, developing enterprise application and platform roadmaps, and promoting high-quality IT service delivery. The position leads managers and IT professionals, supports strategic planning and professional development, and builds relationships with University partners, higher education peers, industry advisors, and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 15 years of experience, including progressive direct managerial experience and enterprise systems management.
• Demonstrated expertise providing leadership to create and promote a clear IT vision and make executive-level decisions.
• Track record of successfully directing large, complex IT development and operations groups; higher education experience is preferred.
• Experience leading significant technical and organizational change management initiatives.
• Strong background in IT project management, service delivery, and strategic planning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a complex academic or research university environment.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience successfully adopting artificial intelligence or emerging technologies to transform enterprise service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Promote best practices in IT service delivery, including business analysis, requirements definition, solution identification, user interface design, application programming, configuration, security, testing, deployment, data integration, and documentation, while facilitating key performance indicators.
• Manage and develop teams of managers and other IT professionals, lead strategic planning, coach and supervise direct reports, set expectations, monitor progress, and guide professional development.
• Drive enterprise applications and platforms strategy by creating roadmaps that respond to evolving business needs and improve system performance, security, and stability while promoting resource stewardship.
• Build relationships with University and industry advisors, partner areas, Office of Information Technology teams, higher education peers, and vendors to stay informed about campus and industry trends.
• Lead the evolution of enterprise systems and platforms, including building artificial intelligence capabilities, modernizing workflows, and driving secure, integrated IT solutions.

What This Job Offers

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