About the Opportunity
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JOBSUMMARY
The Director of IT Business Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the strategic and financial efficiency of IT functions within the Office of the CIO. This role oversees IT operational excellence to ensure IT investments align with business objectives. The Director of IT Business Operations focuses on ensuring that the IT organization does the right things through strategy and governance as well as doing things right through organizational and operational model development and performance management.
This role requires occasional availability outside of traditional working hours to address urgent business needs as they arise including but not limited to responding to security incidents supporting software deployments resolving software issues or system breaks and addressing other critical operational requirements. The ideal candidate must be proactive and adaptable ensuring minimal disruption to business operations by promptly addressing any issues regardless of time or day. Flexibility and a strong sense of urgency are essential for success in this position.
This role is hybrid and in the office minimum of three days a week to facilitate collaboration and teamwork. Inoffice presence is an essential part of our oncampus culture and allows for engaging directly with staff and students sharing ideas and contributing to a dynamic work environment. Being onsite allows for stronger connections more effective problemsolving and enhanced team synergy all of which are key to achieving our collective goals and driving success.
This role requires flexibility in performing duties outside of the primary responsibilities to support evolving business needs. The ideal candidate must be adaptable and willing to take on additional tasks or projects as required ensuring smooth operations across the organization. This may include stepping in to assist with crossfunctional teams handling unexpected challenges or contributing to initiatives that support business growth and success. A proactive mindset and the ability to pivot quickly are essential for thriving in this dynamic environment
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University is unable to work sponsor for this role now or in the future
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors or masters degree in business administration Information Technology or a related field. 10 years of experience in IT business operations financial management or IT governance with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong expertise in IT financial planning cost optimization and Technology Business Management (TBM). Proven experience in IT vendor management procurement and contract negotiations. Excellent analytical strategic planning and decisionmaking skills. Strong project and program management experience. Strong collaboration communication leadership and strong stakeholder management abilities.
Expected Behaviors and / Competencies
- Solicits information on company direction and goals and on the industrys competitive environment to determine how their function can add value for the organization and for customers.
- Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to the organizations strategy and financial goals reflecting an awareness of external dynamics.
- Demonstrates awareness by providing clear explanations for actions taken relative to customer requirements organizational needs and industry trends.
- Identifies and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement as well as transformational change where warranted.
- Encourages prudent risk taking exploration of alternative approaches and organizational learning.
- Demonstrates personal commitment to change through actions and words.
- Mobilizes others to support change through times of stress and uncertainty.
- Focuses on desired results and business outcomes.
- Sets and achieves challenging goals.
- Clearly defines mutual expectations of self and others in a team setting.
- Takes appropriate actions to ensure obligations are met.
- Defines performance standards in terms of doing what is appropriate and doing it well.
- Revises standards in response to changing business needs.
- Is resourceful and takes calculated risks to achieve results; works to achieve goals despite barriers or difficulties.
- Examines issues and creates plans with a longterm perspective.
- Generates ideas and critically evaluates future scenarios.
- Applies external and internal factors to strategy development.
- Considers longterm strategic impact when making decisions or setting direction.
Ensures that shortterm goals support longterm strategy and that functional strategy is in alignment with overall business strategy.
Incorporates into the plans business priorities strategies goals emerging technologies industry trends and economic viability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Planning & IT Governance: 25
- Develop and implement IT business operations strategies that support enterprise goals.
- Establish IT governance frameworks policies and best practices for financial and operational management.
- Align IT business operations with digital transformation initiatives and innovation strategies.
- Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance IT service delivery and operational efficiency
Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms establish rapport and persuade others.
Broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies technology directions and strategic application to business needs including the ability to differentiate between a relevant trend and hype
Performance Metrics & Reporting 35
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership 25
Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement 15
Position Type
General Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
114S
Expected Hiring Range:
$129010.00 $187060.00
With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.