Director, Business Alignment - ITS

Job Description

Information Technology Services (ITS) at the University at Albany seeks applicants for the Director of Business Alignment. This position is responsible for ensuring ITS engagement and support are aligned to University priorities across teaching and learning, research, athletics, advancement, communications and marketing, and administrative functions.

The Director leads the Business Alignment unit in developing and maintaining strong relationships and strategic partnerships with University divisions, schools, and colleges to understand business objectives, define shared visions, and shape technology needs and opportunities that articulate business value and align with strategic goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Business Relationship Management
• Demand Management
• Project and Project Portfolio Management
• Business Analysis
• Staff Supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in IT project portfolio management and/or IT business relationship management.
• Experience supervising direct report employees.
• Demonstrated record of success leading cross-functional teams and managing complex project portfolios.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in client account management or other executive sales role.
• Experience supervising management level, direct report employees.
• Master's or doctoral degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.