IT Operating Unit Director; Carey Business School

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is hiring an IT Operating Unit Director who will lead the school’s SaaS portfolio strategy, manage overall solutions architecture across systems supporting the school’s prospect-to-alumni lifecycle, and oversee a hybrid IT delivery model with central IT. We are seeking a forward-looking IT leader who can anticipate changing needs of the business and employ agile technology problem solving, in close cooperation with IT partners at the university.

This role will manage a small team of IT professionals including local campus support services.

The IT Operating Unit Director works closely with senior IT, business, clinical, and/or academic leadership to develop and implement strategic plans that support the overall goals of the division. Directs the IT strategy, infrastructure, development, and support within the division. Develops policies and practices to support divisional strategy. Leads complex projects requiring multi-disciplinary coordination and significant vendor collaboration. Has day-to-day responsibility for a variety of applications and technologies that support a wide and diverse customer base.

Recognized as an expert in the major IT function(s) in the realm of responsibility, or as an expert in the application of technological solutions and strategies to meet the unique needs of the division. Participates in the development of white papers and strategic statements related to technology in support of the division. Incumbents may be required to represent the division while working with external constituencies in the development of policies and practices that have an impact on the business of the division.

Incumbents may be required to represent senior IT or divisional leadership in executive meetings within and outside the division.

Central

Typically has responsibility or significant input into a million-plus dollar budget including both capital and operating expenses. Technology and business decisions are complex, have a high impact, and must take into account the various bases of products and services supported externally, as well as the unique business needs of the division, to ensure appropriate integration. Typically has responsibility for a moderate to large size staff comprised of direct and indirect reports of managers and staff.

Division

Responsible for the entire IT budget for the division, typically multi-million including both capital and operating expenses. Technology and business decisions made within the division are complex, have a high impact, and must take into account the various base of products and services supported externally, as well as the unique business needs of the division, to ensure appropriate integration. Typically has responsibility for a moderate to large size staff comprised of direct and indirect reports of managers and staff.

Throughout this job description, "division" refers to the boundaries of responsibility defined by this scope.

• As a member of a senior management team, contribute or lead strategic and tactical planning to achieve divisional goals by prioritizing initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.
• Develop technology solutions to anticipate the division’s needs, be cost-effective, reliable, and compatible with existing and emerging technologies.
• Anticipate change and be agile to respond as technology requirements emerge and evolve.
• Based on understanding of divisional goals, mission, and culture, assess the impact and effectiveness of technology to ensure it supports the division’s needs.
• Provide input to, and have responsibility for, ongoing operations, budgets, multi-year budget forecasts and both strategic and operational planning.
• Balance available personnel and funding resources in support of meeting both operational and strategic imperatives. Recognize situations that present themselves and act with leadership to address significant issues.
• Work with constituents in conjunction with other IT leaders to interpret customer business needs and make recommendations for strategic investments in…