Posting Number: req26478
Department: UITS Admin
Location: To Be Determined
Address: USA
Position Highlights
University Information Technology Services (UITS) is the University of Arizona's central technology organization. UITS delivers enterprise and specialized technology services that support students, faculty, researchers, staff, and campus partners. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to accessibility and continuous improvement, UITS supports the evolving needs of a leading research university and the communities it serves.
Reporting directly to the CIO, the Executive Director, IT Strategy and Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for enterprise technology planning, portfolio management, and administrative operations in support of organizational priorities. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining the enterprise IT strategic roadmap, leading long-range planning for IT modernization, and translating executive priorities into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes.
The position oversees enterprise IT portfolio management, strategic program execution, operational metrics, and data-driven analysis to support informed decision-making, resource optimization, and continuous improvement across the technology organization. The role further oversees administrative and operational functions for the division, ensuring alignment of technology investments, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and accountability for enterprise technology assets and resources.
Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment, with strong preference for candidates able to work in a hybrid capacity from the Tucson, Arizona campus.
This role may be based outside of Arizona; however, the incumbent must be available to work Arizona core business hours as necessary to meet business needs and travel to our onsite Arizona locations as needed. The frequency of onsite work will vary based on business needs.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life
programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and
relocations services, please click here.
IT Strategy
Department: UITS Admin
Location: To Be Determined
Address: USA
Position Highlights
University Information Technology Services (UITS) is the University of Arizona's central technology organization. UITS delivers enterprise and specialized technology services that support students, faculty, researchers, staff, and campus partners. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to accessibility and continuous improvement, UITS supports the evolving needs of a leading research university and the communities it serves.
Reporting directly to the CIO, the Executive Director, IT Strategy and Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for enterprise technology planning, portfolio management, and administrative operations in support of organizational priorities. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining the enterprise IT strategic roadmap, leading long-range planning for IT modernization, and translating executive priorities into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes.
The position oversees enterprise IT portfolio management, strategic program execution, operational metrics, and data-driven analysis to support informed decision-making, resource optimization, and continuous improvement across the technology organization. The role further oversees administrative and operational functions for the division, ensuring alignment of technology investments, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and accountability for enterprise technology assets and resources.
Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment, with strong preference for candidates able to work in a hybrid capacity from the Tucson, Arizona campus.
This role may be based outside of Arizona; however, the incumbent must be available to work Arizona core business hours as necessary to meet business needs and travel to our onsite Arizona locations as needed. The frequency of onsite work will vary based on business needs.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life
programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and
relocations services, please click here.
IT Strategy
- Develop and maintain the enterprise IT strategic roadmap aligned with organizational strategic priorities.