Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in postsecondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. You will be a key technology leader for 300000 students and 10000 employees across 5 institutions and 27 campus locations. As the Senior Manager IT you will be responsible for overseeing the IT department and ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our technology landscape.
As the Senior Manager Student Information Systems (SIS) and Learning Technologies you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation maintenance and optimization of the Ellucian Banner system and other Learning Technologies including but not limited to Canvas Degreeworks Medtrics etc. You will lead a team of IT professionals manage system lifecycle oversee projects and provide strategic guidance to align our technology initiatives with the overall business goals.
- Lead motivate and inspire a team of IT professionals including hiring training and performance management.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing.
- Provide guidance coaching and mentorship to team members to support their professional growth.
- Oversee the daytoday operations of the assigned IT subfunction ensuring the stability security and reliability of the technology stack capability and/or product.
- Develop and implement IT policies procedures and standards to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor system performance identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes to optimize IT operations.
- Manage IT budgets track expenses and manage resource allocations.
- Ensure the integration and interoperability of Ellucian Banner with other Learning Technologies and institutional applications.
- Coordinate with Product Owners and Institutional departments to understand their needs to ensure the systems support their functions effectively.
- Develop and manage the IT departments budget ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support strategic initiatives and operational needs.
- Identify costsaving opportunities negotiate vendor contracts and evaluate the effectiveness of IT investments.
- Optimize resource utilization including staffing outsourcing and vendor management.
- Understands the organizations financial processes. Prepares justifies and administers her/his budget.
- Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost benefit thinking to (re)set priorities.
- Focuses on value creation for Adtalem including cost management and business results.
- Develop and implement a strategic technology and/or IT operational roadmap aligned with the organizations business objectives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies trends and industry developments to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
- Provide recommendations on technology investments upgrades and enhancements to support business growth and efficiency.
- Stay abreast of security threats and implement measures to safeguard data and systems.
- Lead the development and implementation of new features and functionalities within the student information systems to enhace user experience and operational efficiency.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the student information systems.
- Collaborate with executive management and other senior leaders to align IT initiatives with business objectives.
- Communicate IT strategies projects and progress to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Build and maintain relationships with external vendors service providers and technology partners.
- Develop and execute strategies to improve student information system processes and workflows ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the institution.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Masters Degree Preferred
- Five 5 plus years Proven experience in IT management including team leadership and project management.
- Five 5 plus years Demonstrated success in managing complex IT projects overseeing larger teams and dealing with higherlevel strategic responsibilities.
- Five 5 plus years Experience in diverse areas of IT such as infrastructure management enterprise software implementation cybersecurity or digital transformation may be required.
- Understanding of higher education business processes project management/planning and time management.
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding of Ellucian Banner and Learning Technologies.
- Technical knowledge of the following Learning Technologies including but not limited to Ellucian Banner Degreeworks Eprint Medtrics EDapt. and Canvas is desired.
- Working Experience with Agile Scaled Agile and PI Planning ceremonies for technical delivery.
- Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Extensive programming and business analysis experience with Ellucian Banner 8 and 9.
- Working knowledge of PL/SQL objects with robust error handling.
- Working knowledge of data feeds REST APIs and integration between SISLearning Technologies and other systems.
- Experience with Banner systems including Banner Job Submission posting data imports data exports baseline and modified C Programs shell scripts and other Bannerrelated processes.
- Experience with SOA XML XSLT PL/SQL BPEL ESP Oracle Database.
- Ability to collaboratively identify potential solutions and effectively communicate benefits.
- Ability to communicate effectively with teams peers and clients.
- Motivation to contribute to a fastpaced environment while maintaining quality of performance.
Additional Information :
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected salary range for this position is between $80336.75 and $140851.54. Actual pay will be adjusted based on jobrelated factors permitted by law such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health dental vision life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program 6 employer match
- Participation in Adtalems Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program subject to the rules governing the program whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance.
Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime