Information Technology Senior Director - Wharton Executive Education
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Posted Job Title
Information Technology Senior Director - Wharton Executive Education
Job Profile Title
Information Technology Director Senior
Job Description Summary
The Senior IT Director is a member of Wharton Computing's Strategic Partnership team and will work to build and maintain relationships that further the advancement of the organizational goals of Wharton's Executive Education division through the effective use of technology. They will serve as a connection point between the Executive Education department and the people behind the technology.
The person in this role is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the portfolio of IT services that support the Executive Education division. The portfolio includes Salesforce CRM, marketing, hotel management, classroom technology and delivery tools that support over 250 face-to-face, online and blended programs conducted each year. This position is responsible for setting the short-, medium- and long-term technology strategy for Executive Education ensuring that it aligns and complements the strategy for the division and the overall technology strategy for Wharton. This includes regular and open collaboration with Executive Education Senior Leadership and Wharton Computing.
The Senior IT Director leads a team of 3-4 direct reports. The staff are members of Wharton Computing and leverage their 100+ colleagues to deliver many of the services within the portfolio. With a commitment to excellent customer service, the successful candidate would regularly engage with University, Aramark and external vendors to deliver the remaining portfolio of services for the division. In addition, a commitment to excellent customer service and cultivating relationships between other business units within the school such as Facilities, Finance, and HR are key to the role's success.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Executive Education senior leaders, managers, and staff to understand the division's goals and how technology can support them. Serve as a strategic contributor for technology initiatives in Wharton Executive Education and the school; communicate activities and value of the IT organization to WEE and the broader school. This includes identifying and prioritizing IT needs and developing and implementing IT strategies.
Senior-level responsibility for overseeing the WEE Portfolio of IT services and systems to ensure requirements are met and business objectives are met including:
learning and instruction, LMS, CMS, classroom capture and multi-media editing systems, video and web conferencing, and classroom technology.
business processes and operational efficiency, including but not limited to public website, financial and accounting systems, Salesforce CRM and business analytics, document management system, workstations, conference center software, conference center phones, cable, video and web conferencing.
Lead staff resources while continuously improving the capabilities of a team of 3-4 direct reports in Wharton Computing's Strategic Partnership team as well as manage other consulting resources as needed.
Effectively manage IT budget and IT projects ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Engage and manage partnerships with University, Wharton and technology vendor staff to manage and deliver IT services in WEE's IT portfolio including:
Wharton F&A, WRDS, Wharton Interactive and Global Youth
Wharton Computing
Penn ISC
Penn Information Security and Privacy
Aramark
External technology vendors and consultants
Stay current on developments in technology by attending conferences, classes and participating in professional organizations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT management or related field. Experience with strategic planning and implementation of IT services. Strong leadership and team management skills and a proven commitment to exceptional customer service. Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries and communicate effectively to advance the role of IT in promoting an organizational mission, experience managing technology vendor relationships and the ability to manage a complex IT budget is needed. Must possess or develop a strong understanding of University accounting standards and systems. Experience working in higher education preferred. Familiarity with ITIL, ITSM, Salesforce and learning management systems is preferred.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$110,850.00 - $197,615.33 Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
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