Carnegie Mellon University · 3 months ago
Senior Director, Strategy and Transformation for Enterprise Platforms - Computing Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Senior Director of the Strategy and Transformation for Enterprise Platforms program. This role will be responsible for establishing and leading the STEP program, ensuring cross-project alignment, governance standards, and effective project execution in alignment with strategic priorities.
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Responsibilities
Central point of governance for transformation initiatives, monitoring time frames and providing support to meet the desired goals and outcomes
Partner with the MASG Steering Committee to communicate program goals, objectives, and desired outcomes, facilitating program evolution over time
Report regularly to the Steering Committee, providing status updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations
Establish governance standards, project methodologies, and performance benchmarks across initiatives
Coordinate a portfolio of transformation projects to ensure consistent application of project management standards
Guide project managers in schedule management, resource allocation, and adherence to agreed spending plans
Maintain a centralized view of initiative progress, risks, and metrics
Direct the creation of the required program documentation and artifacts
As needed, step into a project manager role for specific transformation projects or phases
Direct the development and implementation of change management and communication standards and strategies
Ensure timely and clear communication with the campus community
Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration, aligning process transformation across business units, acting as an advisor, and maintaining relationships
Resolve cross-functional issues and raise unresolved risks to the Steering Committee
Facilitate communications and reporting
Collaborate with the Office of the CIO and technology leaders to ensure scalable and integrated technology solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in business administration, information systems, project management, or a related field
10+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale transformation or IT governance initiatives
Substantial consulting leadership experience
Experience working with senior leadership
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate program objectives, encourage and empower staff, and ensure alignment with the business strategy
Analyze risks and coordinate cross-functional teams
Ability to build trusted relationships, navigate complex environments, and collaborate across diverse perspectives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Program development and delivery with financial and resource constraints
Expertise in change management methodologies such as PROSCI
Experience with at least one project/program management methodology, such as the Project Management Institute's (PMI's) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration, information systems, project management, or a related field
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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