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Director of Information Technology & Enterprise Systems
Full-time, Continuing
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Operations, the Director of Information Technology & Enterprise
Systems provides strategic leadership and oversight for the University's technology function and enterprise
systems portfolio.
The Director is responsible for developing and implementing technology strategy; providing leadership for
enterprise applications and digital transformation; overseeing IT operations, infrastructure and cybersecurity;
and ensuring that technology investments, services and projects effectively support the University's academic,
administrative and strategic priorities.
The position provides overall leadership for the University's enterprise applications, including Anthology and
other institutional systems, ensuring effective integration, lifecycle management, user adoption and continuous
improvement. The Director works collaboratively with academic and administrative leaders to identify
technology enabled opportunities to improve services, processes and institutional effectiveness.
The Director leads the Information Technology team through the IT Operations Manager and Business Systems
Analyst – Enterprise Applications & Digital Transformation, providing clear accountability while maintaining an
appropriate distinction between strategic technology leadership, enterprise systems management and day to
day IT operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Technology Strategy, Leadership & Governance
- Develop and maintain the University's technology strategy and multi year technology roadmap in
alignment with institutional priorities.
- Provide strategic advice to the Vice President, Finance & Operations and senior leadership on
technology opportunities, investments, risks and emerging trends.
- Establish priorities for the Information Technology function and ensure resources are aligned with
institutional needs.
- Provide leadership for technology governance, standards, policies and decision-making frameworks.
- Monitor emerging technologies and assess their potential application within the University, including
artificial intelligence, automation and digital services.
- Promote effective, responsible and innovative use of technology across the institution.
- Develop appropriate measures and reporting to monitor technology service performance, risks,
projects and strategic priorities.
