James Madison University · 4 months ago
Director for IT - Enterprise Applications
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveJames Madison University is seeking an experienced individual to lead the Information Technology’s Enterprise Applications department. This role involves overseeing the management and support of the university's enterprise applications, collaborating with IT senior management to develop strategic direction, and ensuring continuous improvement of services.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Supervise, develop, recruit and retain Enterprise Applications staff
Direct, manage and oversee the enterprise applications
Develop, communicate and implement support services for applications in conjunction with IT and other areas of the university
Collaborate and build strong relationships with other IT directors, IT staff and key stakeholders from across the university
Provide leadership for Reengineering Madison along with other technology projects involving technology staff from IT and across the university. Serve as part of the Reengineering Madison steering committee
Support IT technology procurement and assist in the analysis and vetting of third-party applications being considered for purchase
Serve on the IT senior management team, providing leadership and strategic direction for Information Technology
Research existing and new technologies and make recommendations on how they might be leveraged to support our mission
Develop and ensure the department follows best practices and standards
Participate in Data Stewardship, data governance and digital transformation initiatives and projects
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technology-related discipline, business administration, information systems or a related area
Significant relevant experience in managing cloud-based enterprise applications services and Software as a Service
Significant relevant experience managing a group of more than ten technology staff
Demonstrated experience of strong analytical problem identification and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated project management experience
Demonstrated experience in budget development and monitoring, contracting and vendor management
Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including excellent presentation skills
Demonstrated experience in establishing strong stakeholder partnerships
Ability to embrace and demonstrate IT's values of continuous improvement and the university's values of collaboration, excellence and commitment to higher education
Demonstrated organizational skills, flexibility, good judgement, teamwork, attention to detail, problem-solving, life-long learning, sense of humor and initiative
Strong overall technical foundation and understanding of the evolving technology landscape
Preferred
Masters Degree, preferably in a technology-related discipline, business administration, information systems or a related area
Relevant experience working in a higher education setting
Relevant experience with managing software as a service, customer relationship management systems and infrastructure as a service
Experience with cloud-based integration tools
Experience with large implementation projects including CRM and ERP
Demonstrated experience following Information Technology standards and best practices (ISO 27002, NIST)
Experience with Oracle Cloud, Salesforce and PeopleSoft Applications Unlimited
Benefits
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area.
Company
James Madison University
James Madison University offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student.
Founded in 1908Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Johnny Ginnity, SES, FACHE
University Lecturer--CEO
Caroline Shelly
Co-founder and President of SMAD Club
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