Executive Director of Engineering IT Shared Services – Engineering IT Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

Leadership of Engineering IT Shared Services

• Lead and manage Engineering IT Shared Services, a team of 75+ professional IT staff.
• Align resources with strategic goals by overseeing staffing, budgeting, and service delivery.
• Supervise recruitment, development, and retention of staff; mentor and coach managers.
• Set strategic direction and lead multi-year initiatives across the organization.
• Oversee project prioritization, charters, budgets, and timelines.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and strategic plans for college and campus leadership.
• Evaluate proposals, review procedures, and establish official policies.
• Define hiring and funding priorities for IT across the College.
• Set training and professional development goals for the organization.
• Manage facilities use, space planning, and related investments.
• Maintain HR, budget, and facilities documentation, including hiring plans and funding structures.
• Track organizational performance metrics and communicate results to stakeholders.

IT Strategy for the Grainger College of Engineering

• Lead the development and implementation of the College’s IT services strategy.
• Collaborate with governance committees, administrative leaders, and IT leadership to align services with college goals.
• Identify and address mid- to long-term risks and opportunities.
• Advise college leadership and contribute to strategic initiatives and committees.
• Define key challenges and guide the organization in developing and executing solutions.

Campus Engagement and Representation

• Represent the College on campus-wide IT matters, including participation in the IT Council and governance committees.
• Build and maintain partnerships with IT leaders across campus and beyond.
• Serve as both a leader and contributor in representing Engineering at Illinois in external forums.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s Degree will be considered one (1) year of experience.
• Twelve (12) years professional experience in IT operations which must include (years’ experience may run concurrently):
  • Eight (8) years’ experience supervising staff
  • Six (6) years’ experience with the responsibilities of large, diverse academic IT organizations
  • Six (6) years’ experience working with customers
  • Three (3) years’ experience with developing and managing budgets
  • Three (3) years’ experience in a higher education environment
• Experience supervising subordinate managers
• Experience participating in diverse workgroups

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience with customer relationship management in a professional capacity
• Advanced business analysis, project management, and/or planning skills or certification

Benefits

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