Yale University · 5 hours ago
IT Director, Infrastructure and Platform Engineering
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $248K/yr
10+ years expYale University is dedicated to contributing to a better tomorrow and is seeking an IT Director for Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. The role involves leading the operational vision for a hybrid environment, ensuring the availability and resilience of mission-critical systems, and cultivating a high-performing engineering culture.
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Responsibilities
Establishes departmental goals and objectives, policies and procedures, functions with autonomy
Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial and often physical resources in compliance with department and university strategic goals and objectives
Communicate effectively; create clear and coherent written materials; ability to influence the direction of services, systems, or project/s
May function as an advisor to department and/or university leadership
May manage several large and complex projects simultaneously
Collaborates with senior leadership to determine overall staffing levels to meet business objectives; responsible for managing budgets and/or financial risk
Collaborates with department and/or university leadership to develop and implement strategic and operational goals, objectives and fiscal strategy and controls
Plan and manage IT systems and services within a specific department
Provide operational direction to ensure departmental goals align with university objectives
Collaborate with senior university leadership for workforce planning
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Develop relationships with technology providers and peer institutions
Ensure the professional growth and development of departmental staff
Implement department-level policies and strategies in alignment with university-wide directives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field and 10 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Comprehensive analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Comprehensive interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Expert ability to run meetings with senior leaders and stakeholders
Proven ability to lead and manage large staff
Proven ability to manage multiple/complex projects, meeting deadlines and budget
Demonstrated experience with Terraform and Ansible
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
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